A delegation from UEFA are meeting with the Football Association of Ireland and Sport Ireland today to discuss governance within the association.
The Swiss delegation have arrived in Abbotstown to talk with the FAI before meeting with Sport Ireland this afternoon.
Their visit comes as the FAI descended into chaos in recent months after revelations of a €100,000 loan from their former chief executive John Delaney to the association.
Sport Ireland have since suspended government grants and auditors Deloitte have reported the FAI to the Companies Registration Office for failure to keep adequate accounting records.
FAI interim CEO Rea Walshe said: "Our UEFA colleagues are here to offer their support and insight to the Governance Review Group as we work together to improve Irish football.
"Their visit is welcome. The experience and expertise within UEFA will offer real benefit to the Group as we work towards an initial report in June. They are here to help and the support from UEFA is welcomed by the FAI."
Sport Ireland CEO John Treacy added: "The terms of reference of the Governance Review Group confirm that the views of UEFA are a key constituent and their input will be of real significance as the Group works towards putting forward recommendations for a new structure.
"This visit to Dublin by UEFA is a significant show of support to the work being carried out by the Group and we look forward to a productive meeting with them and a strong working relationship going forward."
The FAI and Sport Ireland recently appointed a five-strong Governance Review Group to formulate governance changes at the Football Association of Ireland.
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