Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Transport, Tourism, and Sport Marc Mac Sharry has welcomed the appointment of Niall Quinn to the role of Interim Deputy CEO at the FAI.
Deputy Mac Sharry said, “We welcome the news that Niall Quinn has been appointed interim Deputy CEO of the Football Association of Ireland.
“Niall Quinn has played football at the highest level and clearly gets the game. He gets the game from view point of players, the fans, and in business roles with the football industry.
“I am particularly pleased to note his appointment comes with a responsibility for the future of the League Of Ireland. This league needs to be fostered and developed and it is most welcome that with this appointment it will begin to get the attention it deserves.
“Fianna Fáil are committed to protecting the future of Irish football at all levels This weeks announcement from the FAI is very welcome and I look forward to meeting and working with the new leadership team,” concluded Deputy Mac Sharry.