Peter Buckley tipped for FAI higher office

PETER BUCKLEY is one of a number of FAI personnel who will come under pressure to accept higher office when appointments in line with the recommendations of the Genesis report are made.

Mr. Buckley, financial accountant to the FAI since January 1995, and John Delaney, Hon Treasurer, are the two officers credited with making the arrangements that resulted in the FAI producing a profit for the first time from their participation in the World Cup finals.

The tournament in South Korea and Japan will leave the FAI with a net profit of between €1m-€1.5m. The final figure cannot be identified at this time because of FIFA’s delay in settling accounts.