Former Football Association of Ireland chief executive John Delaney would have been paid almost €3 million during his final three years as an employee, far more than previously thought, new figures show. Mr Delaney was owed more than €2.1 million under the terms of the contract he held, but this was settled earlier this year for €462,000. Gardening leaveMr Delaney, who had been on gardening leave since April, left the organisation in September. He was given an exit package worth €462,000, comprised of about €370,000 in pension contributions and a payment of €90,000 in lieu of notice. It just fulfilled our worst fears and I think we’re going to be paying for it for a long time.”

Source: The Irish Times December 06, 2019 21:35 UTC