Anticipated State funding for club academies could be means tested

The FAI are confident their plea for €8m of annual exchequer funding will be granted for 2026 in this October’s Budget.
Anticipated State funding for club academies could be means tested

FAI CEO David Courell. Pic: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

Wed, 23 Apr, 2025 - 19:06
John Fallon

Academy grants from the State may differ between football clubs based on means testing.

The FAI are confident their plea for €8m of annual exchequer funding will be granted for 2026 in this October’s Budget.

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