FAI chief executive John Delaney has defended his current salary, while also stating he turned down a job that would have tripled what he now earns.
Delaney, who has presided over stringent cutbacks which have affected even Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni and his coaching staff, reportedly earns around €340,000 a year.
However, he has revealed he could have left for a better-paid post and believes his wage is commensurate with the FAI's income, with the country still in the grip of a difficult economic situation.
Delaney told Sky Sports News: "I was offered a job three times the salary that I'm currently on, and that's a fact.
"I didn't take the job, I didn't want the job. I'm very happy in this job.
"I think the turnover of the FAI in the mid-90s, 1996,97, was about €7million. Last year it was north of €40 million.
"We are in a tough economy in Ireland at the moment and anybody who is on a big salary is going to grab media attention."
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