Ms Aoife Rafferty:

In general, across the FAI and our clubs at a local level, we have seen a huge increase in females getting involved at volunteer level and administrative level. We are looking to ensure the right supports are in place if they step up to board level. The game will improve if we continue to increase female participation. It is great when they work at local level in an administrative or volunteer capacity but it is a step up. We want to ensure the right supports are there so they understand what it takes to step up into a board and have the right expertise. We have seen an increase in female participation at local level and we want to ensure they have the right supports.