FAI chief apologises ‘unreservedly’ over additional payments issue

FAI chief executive Jonathan Hill has apologised for receiving payments above the agreed limit (Niall Carson/PA)

The head of the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has apologised “unreservedly” for an issue that saw him receive payments above limits set in agreement with the Government in order to secure funding.

FAI chief executive Jonathan Hill received payments for expenses, and in lieu of holidays not taken, which brought his pay above limits set with the Government as part of the organisation’s 2020 bailout.