With less staff and better structures, FAI sees a smarter future

“I believe fundamentally that our structure is better to deliver this strategy than we would have been six months ago,” said chief executive David Courell.

DON'T JUDGE BOOK BY COVER: FAI chief David Courell releasing their strategy. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

The FAI is adamant it can meet the needs of Irish football despite shedding a quarter of its staff.

As part of its ‘transformation plan’, the association opened a voluntary programme that led to 48 employees departing in recent months. The compulsory aspect kicks in this week, seeing another 15 laid off to reduce headcount to around 200.