Licenses ?

**pineapple stu** · 22/12/2009, 10:09 AM

Given the season can run into December (ours did, for example), I think 31 December is a fair year-end. Anything outstanding then - wages, for example - can't be easily explained away as "Sure the season was only one week over; they were paid after".

The problem is a lack of ongoing assessment. Fail to submit your monthly P30 - warning first, then a fine, then points deduction.

**harps1954** · 22/12/2009, 10:38 AM

Originally Posted by Macy

They could still have a recommended financial year, but just one that doesn't delay licencing.

I think the FAI recommends financial year ends on 30th November.

**pineapple stu** · 22/12/2009, 10:43 AM

Actually, you could be right there...

Still shouldn't have to wait for that one date before deciding if someone can be punished under licencing though.

**Mr A** · 22/12/2009, 11:25 AM

According to the Indo:

Galway United and Longford Town were yesterday also sorting out minor issues with the Licensing Committee, who will meet this week to discuss the state of play with all league members.

http://www.independent.ie/sport/socc...d-1984746.html

**Longfordian** · 22/12/2009, 12:04 PM

I don't think we've too much to worry about. There was a fairly small amount of money owed at the end of the season but as far as I know there wasn't going to be a major problem with it being paid.

**culloty82** · 22/12/2009, 3:11 PM

Yesterday would have been a good time to award licences: Derry would be sorted out, there would be no more confusion about Salthill and Bray could be put on standby to replace Cork. I'd imagine Cobh will be back in the First Division next year, hard to see all the clubs starting the new season.

**higgins** · 22/12/2009, 10:59 PM

Most of the licence issues apart from the financials are sorted out before January.

The clubs themselves will know if everything has been paid up with their club so should know if they are in danger of not getting a licence.

Plus I'm sure Bray and the FAI have discussed the possibility of them taking Corks place. I don't think Bray would be left in the dark if there's already enough reason to not give Cork a premier licence.