Hill, Bonner and members of FAI pay committee summoned to State session

Hill 12 days ago issued an unreserved apology to staff after the audit revealed he was paid €12,000 in lieu of holidays not taken despite this practice being outlawed in the employee handbook.

Chairman of the FAI international and high performance committee Packie Bonner, left, FAI chief executive Jonathan Hill, centre, and FAI President Gerry McAnaney.

Jonathan Hill and Packie Bonner are among the FAI hierarchy invited to attend the Joint Oireachtas committee hearing on December 13 as the spotlight shines on the association’s governance.

Niamh Smyth, Chair of the Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media committee, has extended the invitation to chief executive Hill, as well as directors Gerry McAnaney, Packie Bonner, Niamh O’Mahony, Catherine Guy and Liz Joyce. Roy Barrett, who surprised his colleagues by quitting three weeks ago, has also been requested to participate.