Staff at the FAI were yesterday told they would have to take a ten per cent cut in wages for a period of 18 months.  It is hoped this measure will be enough to stave off further redundancies at the association which has been hit with a number of high profile losses since the return from the Euro 2012 finals.
As we reported last week the FAI faces serious financial pressure arising out of the development of the Aviva Stadium though CEO John Delaney insists that debts will be paid down within the forecast ten years.
Soccer remains among the most popular participation sports in the country and there is a strong coaching regime, supported by the FAI in place at most clubs alongside the vital  volunteer element that applies to all Irish sports.
The structures built up over time are expensive to maintain but it is vital that they are.  With the domestic game at senior level struggling in a number of areas, attention invariably focuses on the Barclays Premier league which restarts in a little over two weeks.
It should not be forgotten though that it is the achievement of peers that have the greatest impact on sporting achievement and participation, and that experiencing a game live will always be a much richer experience than watching on TV or online.
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