Aviva Stadium director Martin Murphy says the venue is ready to host behind-closed-doors matches.
Stephen Kenny’s first home game as Republic of Ireland boss is scheduled for September 6 against Finland in the Nations League.
FIFA and UEFA are still mapping out the international schedule for September, October and November in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
And all September games could yet be kicked back by a month or two.
As it stands, the September 6 clash with the Finns at Aviva Stadium would likely be played behind-closed-doors in a financial blow to the FAI.
A four-team club tournament in late July involving the League of Ireland teams in European competition has also been discussed with the FAI.
The Dublin 4 venue is likely to host Dundalk, Shamrock Rovers, Derry City and Bohemians in round-robin format over a 10-day period.
“We’re ready to start playing matches behind-closed-doors as soon as approval is given,” Murphy told Virgin Media News today.
“The arrangements are all in place and we have consulted widely.
“Our arrangements are based on what people are planning to do in the Bundesliga and in the Premier League in the UK.
“For the past number of weeks we have been working closely with the IRFU and the FAI to create protocols for playing matches behind-closed-doors, subject to Government approval.
“Detailed plans have been drawn up and everything that is required to create a sterile environment for the players and match officials has been taken into consideration.”
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