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FAI: €863m sports betting levy plan should go ahead

SBC News FAI: €863m sports betting levy plan should go ahead

Football Association of Ireland (FAI) Chair Roy Barrett and CEO Jonathan Hill have defended the questioning of betting tax funding, the Irish Independent has reported The pair asserted in a recent press conference that the €863m infrastructure plan ‘should not be hindered’ by concerns of the group’s troubled recent history, independent.ie outlined. In detail, the CEO has lauded the levy …

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Roy Barrett takes on ‘formidable challenge’ with new FAI role

SBC News Roy Barrett takes on 'formidable challenge' with new FAI role

Roy Barrett, managing director at Goodbody Stockbrokers, has been unveiled by the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) as the board’s new independent chairperson.  Barrett is now set to take over as the chair of the board when current president Donal Conway stands down on 25 January, with FAI board members hopeful that Barrett’s pedigree aids in rescue package discussions with …

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