Bernard O’Byrne predicts at least five years of austerity for FAI

Former FAI chief executive Bernard O’Byrne has predicted at least five years of austerity are in store for the troubled Association.

Bernard O’Byrne predicts at least five years of austerity for FAI
Fri, 06 Dec, 2019 - 23:23
Stephen Barry

Former FAI chief executive Bernard O’Byrne has predicted at least five years of austerity are in store for the troubled Association.

The FAI’s accounts revealed debts of €55m, with Sports Minister Shane Ross saying they’re kept running “on life support from UEFA”.

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