The FAI have announced that 832 extra Euro 2016 tickets are being made available to Ireland fans.

UEFA began the process of taking payments for original applications.

But the FAI says UEFA have made more tickets available after a letter was sent to European football's governing body by CEO John Delaney warning of a shortfall of tickets.

In a statement the FAI confirmed: "Today, an extra 832 tickets were released by UEFA to the FAI following a letter from the Association to European football’s governing body, in anticipation of an expected shortfall for supporters. The FAI has 2,000 tickets in reserve, which were distributed by UEFA to all Participating National Associations. These tickets will be used to satisfy the demand from supporters with a proven match attendance record, who have missed out on securing tickets through the UEFA Portal.

The FAI also suggested more tickets could be made available in the weeks to come.

"Successful canvassing for extra tickets from the FAI saw that allocation number rise to 32,502, with today’s release bringing that number up to 33,334. The latest increase in allocation for Ireland supporters followed a letter by FAI CEO John Delaney to UEFA on Thursday, with UEFA giving assurances today that it would continue to add more tickets to the Irish number in the weeks ahead.

"UEFA assured the FAI that it will continue to seek out extra tickets, which may be returned from UEFA allocations for each match.

"John Delaney said today that the bid to free up more tickets for supporters will the number one priority for the FAI in the weeks and months ahead."