FAI staff have been hit with wage deferrals in an effort to safeguard the association from further financial woes amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Staff were told today that a sliding scale will be implemented and the biggest earners will be hit hardest.
High earners could lose 50 per cent of their pay from next month while those earning €48,000 gross per year will see a 10 per cent deferral.
A 25 per cent cut will apply to staff earning over that but below the top bracket, while
those who make less than €25,000 per year will not be affected.
The FAI said in a statement: “The pay deferrals will be monitored on an ongoing basis with a review planned at the end of April.
“The FAI intends to restore full pay and refund all deferrals as soon as the national economic situation improves.”
Interim FAI CEO Gary Owens said: “Like the rest of the country, the FAI is now feeling the full financial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on our projected income streams.
“The financial challenges faced by the Association are such now that we have been left with no choice but to implement these pay deferrals on an equitable basis.
“Those who are paid the most by the FAI will take the largest deferrals.
“This difficult decision has been taken to protect the viability of the Association and the future for our staff.
“Like other national governing bodies who have taken such measures, we will explore all avenues to help us through this crisis.”
Owens added: “We thank our employees for their understanding during this difficult time for everybody in Ireland.
“Their commitment to our game and the Association has been limitless over a very difficult 12 months.
“I know they will continue to deliver for Irish football in the wake of these latest challenges.”
