Sports Minister Shane Ross has told the Dáil that the recent media reports on the loan provided to the FAI by its CEO John Delaney have raised "serious questions" about governance and financial controls in the organisation.
He was responding to Fine Gael TD Noel Rock who called for a "truly independent examination into both management and finances which further State funding will be contingent on". "In the interests of due process and in the interests of natural justice, it is important that Sport Ireland's engagement with the FAI will be give the necessary time to ensure all matters are considered thoroughly.
this hands off minister would not look out of place with the ERG of the Tory party.
Government policy, what ever the issue is, it’s someone else’s fault, keeping well away from accountability and blame, look at everything this government has been associated with and it’s the same, blaming others
How much was in your brown envelope for JD minister?
'Terrible carry on from delaney In his position of ceo for ice hockey Ireland' said ross in another statement .' We must insure that this doesn't affect dick Mccarthy and Roger Keane on their job of qualifying for the hockey olympics'
Cronyism still lives
Minister for Sport says he shouldn't be involved in sport. Minister for transport also says he shouldn't be involved in transport disputes. Same guy