Sports Minister Thomas Byrne confirms State funding on way for national league academies

FUNDING ON THE WAY: Sports Minister Thomas Byrne has confirmed the Government will financially support the FAI’s Academy plan – but he’s not certain at the level they’ve applied for. Pic: ©INPHO/Leah Scholes

Sports Minister Thomas Byrne has confirmed the Government will financially support the FAI’s Academy plan – but he’s not certain at the level they’ve applied for.

The FAI’s Academy manager Will Clarke in April quantified the investment required to fund the 24 club academies at €10m – more than double the current spend.