FAI still work to do before State grants academy funding

“The FAI have an ask of €8m and we’ll be happy to support that," said Thomas Byrne. 

Thomas Byrne and League of Ireland director Mark Scanlon, left, during the UEFA Nations League match between Ireland and Finland. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

The FAI still has “work to do” before the Government accepts their €8m-per-annum plea for Academy funding, according to sports minister Thomas Byrne.

Premier Sports hosted a pre-election panel debate ahead of Friday’s polling day, with the topic of grants for national league clubs prominent.