The depth of the financial issues facing the FAI will be revealed when the association publishes its accounts this morning.
The announcement was yesterday delayed following what has been a turbulent week for the association.
Sponsor Three Ireland announced on Wednesday that it would not be extending its current deal; while on Monday, John Foley turned down the role of interim CEO on the day he was supposed to take it up.
Members of the FAI board are to appear before a press conference at 12 o'clock today.
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Eight men who were found on a cargo ship en route from France to Ireland yesterday have been deported.
The Eastern European men were met by Garda immigration officers on their arrival at Belview Port in Waterford.
In a statement, Gardaí said they had assessed the men’s immigration status and refused them ‘leave to land.’
They were deported to France – their last country of origin – last night.
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There are over 500 families waiting for Barnardos’ help around the country.
The children’s charity is launching its Christmas donations appeal today.
It said it needs to make up an €8m every year to continue helping more than 17,700 children and families around the country.
Donations can be made online, or you can buy a gift for good – a pyjama pack, a hygiene pack or a good night sleep pack, containing a cosy duvet and pillow for a child in need.
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A man has been arrested after a seizure of gold bars, drugs, alcohol and cash worth 45,000 euro at a house in Dublin.
The search happened yesterday at a house in Inchicore, with cocaine, cannabis herb and MDMA with an estimated value of 15,000 found.
There was also four gold bars and cash worth 10,000 euro taken, while alcohol costed at around 20,000 was also found.
The man in his early 30s was arrested at the scene and taken to Kevin Street Garda Station.
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Government Ministers will hold a special cabinet meeting in County Meath today.
The meeting in Trim will focus on the growing economy and resources needed for housing, healthcare and rural development.
The Future Jobs Ireland project will also be high on the agenda at the OPW's headquarters in the town.
It's not the first time these current government ministers have met outside of Dublin – they went to Glencolmcille in Donegal in July.
