Alan Kelly expresses 'deep concern' as FAI refuse to attend Oireachtas sitting

Labour TD Kelly insists the scope of the probe has not changed from the original ‘safeguarding’ theme despite calling upon additional witnesses, Gleeson as well as Kirsten Pakes, the FAI’s head of safeguarding, and Gareth Maher, media manager of the FAI women’s squad.

DEEP CONCERN: Alan Kelly, chairman of the Oireachtas committee responsible for sport, will inform the minister of his “deep concern” at the FAI’s refusal to attend next Wednesday’s scheduled session at Kildare Street.

Alan Kelly, chairman of the Oireachtas committee responsible for sport, will inform the minister of his “deep concern” at the FAI’s refusal to attend next Wednesday’s scheduled session at Kildare Street.

Despite the FAI confirming their participation in the sitting, at the second attempt, their position shifted after the committee invited three additional witnesses, including former Ireland women’s manager Eileen Gleeson.