Minister warns FAI funding could be 'crushed' if it refuses to engage with Oireachtas committee

Minister of state Charlie McConalogue said the allocation of €3m in the Budget for League of Ireland academies is a "big vote of confidence" by the government in the future of Irish football. 

It is estimated that 40 jobs will be created by the funding for League of Ireland academies. Pic: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Minister for sport Patrick O’Donovan warned the FAI that if it does not engage with the Oireachtas committee on sport, the organisation risks having its funding cut.

“We have an agreement between the FAI, the government and Sport Ireland,” the minister said.