Delaney takes FAI hot seat

SPORTS Minister John O’Donoghue believes that the FAI should “comprise a minority” on the interview panel to select a new chief executive for the Association.

Mr O’Donoghue told the Irish Examiner said last night that his preference was for a five-person interview panel of two FAI representatives, one representative each from his Department and the Sports Council, as well as an independent chairperson.

The minister was speaking after Merrion Square announced the appointment yesterday of treasurer, John Delaney, as interim chief executive. Following the dispute that emerged with the Minister last week over the non-advertising of the position, the Association’s chairman Milo Corcoran once again pledged to advertise both the CEO and financial director posts.