Midlands TD Warns Of Consequences For Irish Football If FAI Faces UEFA Sanctions

The FAI appeared before an Oireachtas Committee yesterday.

A Midlands TD says potential sanctions against the FAI for failing to participate in UEFA competitions would have far reaching consequences for Irish football.

The football governing body appeared before an Oireachtas Committee yesterday, rejecting claims that it was scaremongering about the consequences of not playing the games.

The FAI also estimated that it could have suffered financial losses of at least €10m for not fulfilling the Israel fixture, although the accuracy of this figure was repeatedly questioned.

Longford-Westmeath TD for Fine Gael Micheal Carrigy says it's not only the men's national team affected:

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