FAI has plan to cope with away game emergencies

ALTHOUGH the FAI are satisfied with all the security arrangements for the Republic’s World Cup Qualifier in Israel, the Association has a crisis management plan in place to cope with any emergency while abroad.

FAI Chief Executive John Delaney said that the document was presented to the Association’s management team this week and would act as a blueprint for all future international games.

“It’s a broader issue than just the game in Israel, it should be for any home or away match,” he explained. “All members of the FAI management team will have certain responsibilities, be they in Ireland or wherever a game would be played, in terms of fitting into a plan of action.