Mr. John Treacy:

Sport Ireland's view is on the record that no one from the board should go forward for the new board. We met the FAI on Friday and we articulated very clearly to it that it would be best if no one from that board went forward. It is very important, as we have said, that all of the proposed board positions would run for election and that there should be a process around every position. This was also articulated. The response is one of disappointment but it is up to the membership of the organisation to emerge. This is not the first time this has happened within sporting organisations. The membership need to take responsibility and someone needs to step forward around the governance review group. Donal Conway has shown leadership in all the work that was undertaken and that needs to be acknowledged.

Another thing that should be acknowledged is that he did steady the ship within the FAI. He has delivered a very good report and our view is that it is time to hand it over and get on with it with new people and the entire board.