A pay deferral scheme is being introduced at the Football Association of Ireland from tomorrow, with the highest earners at the body set to have half their salary temporarily withheld.
The FAI say they have taken the decision in light of the Covid-19 crisis and its effect on income streams. Staff were told this morning that the deferrals will be on an equitable sliding scale and will range between 10% and 50% for anyone earning above €25,000, with senior staff impacted by the biggest deferrals.
A review is planned at the end of April to see if it needs to continue. The IRFU introduced a similar deferral scheme for players an staff earlier this month after all rugby activity in Ireland and Europe was halted due to the coronavirus.
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