Oireachtas meeting on safeguarding to proceed despite FAI absence

The FAI have said a hectic period precludes them from having the most suitable personnel available, offering alternative dates in December

Chairperson Alan Kelly said the Oireachtas sports committee 'wishes to establish how the Department, Sport Ireland and An Garda Síochána are working with the FAI to ensure appropriate safeguarding measures are in place'. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

The Oireachtas sports committee are proceeding on Wednesday with a session around safeguarding despite the FAI’s being absent.

Due to unanswered questions lingering from the FAI’s last visit on September 30, chairman Alan Kelly requested a follow-up meeting.