Former Minister for Sport Michael Ring joins FAI committee amid concerns for academy funding

FAI COMMITTEE: Former Minister for Sport Michael Ring has joined the FAI’s National League Committee as the crusade for academy funding had entered abeyance. Pic: Conor McKeown

Former Minister for Sport Michael Ring has joined the FAI’s National League Committee as the crusade for academy funding had entered abeyance.

The veteran politician recently retired as a TD after 30 years, during which he served as Minister of State for Tourism and Sport from 2011-2016.