Break point at Tennis Ireland amid rows over governance

An unauthorised payment made to a coach and a review into the board's effectiveness are causing disquiet at Tennis Ireland

There are concerns that funding for the game here might be affected over issues raised by a board member of Tennis Ireland.

On September 9 last, John Treacy, CEO of Sport Ireland, and Suzanne Gunn, a lawyer with the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement (ODCE), received an email from a board member of Tennis Ireland. 

The missive was copied to all the other directors of Tennis Ireland, the umbrella body for the game north and south of the border, which receives around €750,000 annually in the Republic from the funding body, Sport Ireland.