FAI audience with public expenditure minister encouraging for Academy funding

Ireland is one of only four countries across Uefa’s 55 members with an average of less than one full-time per club.

FAI interim chief executive David Courell speaking during a media conference at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Confidence levels are growing of financial support from the State for the national league academy system following fruitful talks with government officials.

Paschal Donohoe, the Minister for Public of Expenditure and Reform, recently welcomed an FAI delegation led by interim chief executive David Courell.