€360k €2.7m
John Delaney’s annual salary as chief executive of the FAI
In its sixth statement in as many days the FAI says board members have offered to bring forward their appearance before the Oireachtas Committee by a week to April 3.
Annual funding to FAI withheld by Sport Ireland pending review
The FAI confirm Mr Delaney will be stepping away from his role to become the new executive vice-president of the organisation. Chief operating officer Rea Walshe is announced as interim chief executive in a reshuffle which the FAI claims is the result of a review by consultants. post will result in a “substantial pay cut”.
Tennis balls rain down on the pitch at the Aviva during the 33rd minute of the match against Georgia in what is believed to be a reference to the FAI suggestion Ireland should have been the 33rd team at the 2010 World Cup. notified about the €100,000 loan which it should have been under the terms of its grant support. Asked if he retains confidence in the FAI board, he replies: “Well, I’m not saying yes.”
Annual funding in the region of €2.7million is withheld by Sport Ireland pending a review of FAI corporate governance. when asked about the bridging loan and other issues relating to his time as chief executive based on legal advice.
The Oireachtas Committee is told only three members of the FAI board knew about the loan despite the March 18 statement claiming they had been “fully informed”. Honorary treasurer Eddie Murray says he believes the FAI has one bank account. It later emerges it has, in fact, 24. a friend outlining his intention to resign as crisis meetings are held at Abbotstown.
More revelations about Mr Delaney’s finances, including a €40,000 credit card splurge on duty free and other luxuries in six months during 2016. A concerned Minister Ross raises the prospect of cutting funding.