Fear for FAI staff as 'Business Transformational Plan' looms

It is also understood the Cork-based Education Training Board (ETB) course for budding footballers is being discontinued.

 A general view of the Football Association of Ireland Offices at the FAI National Training Centre in Abbotstown, Dublin. Photo by Matt Browne/Sportsfile

FAI staff fear for redundancies after the organisation confirmed a 'Business Transformational Plan' will be presented to the board for approval next month.

Speculation over a reduction in headcount has been ongoing as the association’s debt levels have plateaued at €40m in recent years.