"Association criticised for its lavish non-football spending"
"The FAI paid public relations and corporate advisory firm Teneo €242,302 for services in 2024 - almost €100,000 more than the projected spend at the beginning of the year."
"Figures seen by the Sunday Independent reveal the extent of the cash-strapped association's spending on third-party communications experts, with Teneo receiving €148,400 in 2023 when the budget allowed for €90,000."
The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) paid public relations and corporate advisory firm Teneo €242,302 for services in 2024, which exceeded the association's initial projected spend by almost €100,000. The association spent €148,400 on Teneo in 2023 while the budget for that year allowed for €90,000. The spending has drawn criticism because the association is cash-strapped and the payments relate to non-football activities and third-party communications experts. The contrast between budgets and actual payments highlights notable overspending on external PR and advisory services over consecutive years. The payments underscore governance and budgetary concerns within the organisation.
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