Sport Ireland confirm FAI funding resumed

The resumption of the funding comes after detailed engagement with the FAI in recent weeks.

UNFROZEN: FAI CEO Jonathan Hill received payments in lieu of holiday pay. Pic: ©INPHO/Ben Brady

Sport Ireland have confirmed that the funding to the FAI resumed today in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the FAI and the Government. The funding was suspended in the after issues around payments made to the FAI's chief executive Jonathan Hill.

Benefit in kind payments were made to Hill contrary to the MOU between the FAI and the government with payments made in lieu of holiday pay.