FF welcomes appointment of new FAI interim Chief Executive

Published on: 21 January 2020


Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Transport, Tourism, and Sport Marc Mac Sharry has welcomed the appointment of new FAI interim Chief Executive Gary Owens saying his appointment should bring stability to Irish football at all ages.

He commented, “I want to wish Gary Owens well in his new role. The appointment is welcome and will bring stability to the organisation, allowing them to take steps towards repairing their finances, internal organisation, and putting Irish football on a road to stability.

“Fianna Fáil is clear in its commitment to securing the future of Irish football at all levels. People focus on the national soccer team, but we must not forget the League of Ireland which is crucial to the credibility of the organisation and to thousands of fans across the country, the underage teams and the thousands of children who take to pitches every weekend for their local teams.

“The enjoyment of the game for young children is evident every Saturday and Sunday on community pitches nationwide. They should not miss out on these experiences as a consequence of leadership failures at the top level of the FAI.

“Mr. Owens has experience in the industry with Athletics Ireland and in a leadership role with Down Syndrome Ireland. I look forward to engaging with Mr. Owens and the FAI to ensure the future of the organisation and the future of underage football nationwide,” concluded Deputy Mac Sharry.

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