Timetable for Domestic club licensing process
DATE | ACTION |
---|---|
1st June 2023 | FAI commences 2024 application process with the League of Ireland Clubs |
June 2023 | FAI host Club Licensing Officers annual seminar |
June / July / August / Sept 2023 | Clubs prepare and submit the documentation for Club Licensing Application. |
31st August 2023 | FAI Submission deadline for application including non-financial information. |
15th September 2023 | First Report Stage. |
30th September 2023 | Deadline for League of Ireland clubs to submit financial information and additional documentation including audited accounts, Management Accounts to date, 2024 budget. Salary Cost Protocol declaration and overdue payables declarations. |
September / October 2023 | FAI Club Auditors review Licence Applications and submit reports to Club Licensing Manager FAI Licensing Department meets and/or visits clubs as necessary Follow up queries on financial submissions |
November 2023 | Licensing Manager sends Club Licensing Committee & Clubs Advanced Reports. Financial Expert sends Club Licensing Committee the Financial Report. Written Representation letter due within 5 business days of Licensing committee meeting. FAI Club Licensing Committee makes first instance decision for awarding League Licences. League of Ireland clubs not granted a League Licence in first instance may submit an appeal within 5 calendar days of receiving first instance decision. Appeals committee sits if required. |
Garda Vetting & Safeguarding Training | Evidence of Garda vetting and safeguarding training must be submitted for relevant mandated roles prior to the season start. |
31st March 2024 | Deadline for player medicals to be submitted. |
30th April 2024 | Deadline for reporting compliance with Match fixing & Anti-Doping programme to FAI Integrity Officer. |