However in a statement today, the FAI said “it is unable to accept an invitation to appear before the Committee on Wednesday, December 11”. "The Board remains committed to appearing before the committee on a date when the appropriate representatives are available," the statement read. The FAI was accused of not understanding the magnitude of how hurt people are after turning down the request to appear before the committee. SIPTU's Denis Hynes who represents FAI staff members said he was extremely surprised by the decision of the board not to attend. He said the union had been told today that the FAI board would not be able to meet with them as they were preparing for the committee meeting.

Source: Irish Examiner December 10, 2019 18:33 UTC