The Pitch: Agency investigating John Delaney and FAI breaks silence

In five years, the Corporate Enforcement Authority has said very little publicly about the case

Former Chief Executive Officer of the FAI John Delaney in attendance during the 202' FAI Cup First Round match between St. Michael’s and Waterford at Cooke Park in Tipperary. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

It’s five years since the Football Association of Ireland was reported to the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement (ODCE) – since changed to the Corporate Enforcement Authority (CEA) – on suspicion of financial discrepancies.

In that time the investigatory body has said very little publicly about the case, finding itself mired in court action and appeal over what materials belonging to former FAI chief executive John Delaney could and could not be examined or might be deemed privileged.