Internationals Not Covered by Ticket Tout New Rules

Wednesday, 27 October 2021 07:42

By Breffni Clack

International football matches are not covered by ticket-touting legislation yet, according to the Minister for Trade Promotion.

International football matches are not covered by ticket-touting legislation yet, according to the Minister for Trade Promotion.
It's been illegal to re-sell tickets above face-value since July 31st.
But Minister of State, Robert Troy, says the FAI hasn't applied to be covered by the legislation.
He says they should do so - as tickets are being offered at inflated prices online for next month's World Cup qualifier against Portugal.

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