Redundancy plan to see FAI cut 45 jobs in bid to stabilise finances

Recently published accounts confirmed the FAI is still carrying €42m, with the extension of their men’s tournament drought preventing a real dent being put into the largesse.

CUT IN WORKFORCE: The FAI is proposing to cut 45 jobs from its workforce of 243, equating to 19%, during his upcoming redundancy programme. Picture: Matt Browne/Sportsfile

The FAI is proposing to cut 45 jobs from its workforce of 243, equating to 19%, during his upcoming redundancy programme.

It says the scheme will consist of an initial voluntary phase, currently underway, followed by redeployment and compulsory, if necessary. The layoffs are to begin from November 10, concluding by March 31.