Minister Byrne: More pressing matter to be addressed before FAI funding request is considered

Minister of State for Sport and Physical Education Thomas Byrne TD. Pic: Seb Daly, Sportsfile

Minister for Sport Thomas Byrne has confirmed that a request for further government funding from the FAI cannot be considered until more pressing matters are addressed.

Speaking at the Sports Ireland Institute as Team Ireland continue their preparation for the Paris Olympic Games, Byrne was asked about investment in the coaching network for sports like Athletics Ireland and the FAI.