Thomas Davis GAA club is making an application to the High Court today, seeking leave for a judicial review of South Dublin County Council's decision to finish the partially completed stadium in Tallaght for Shamrock Rovers FC.
FAI chief executive John Delaney believes it "important" Shamrock Rovers - without a ground of their own since the sale of Milltown in 1987 - secure a stadium to play eircomleague football, be it in the Premier or First Division.
The Dublin club - relegated last season - are confident of playing top flight Premier Division football next term but, despite having won the first division last weekend, this will not necessarily come to pass.
The make-up of both divisions next season lies in the hands of the FAI's Independent Assessment Group, who are using on-and off-field criteria to determine which clubs contest the two divisions, and that group's decision will be announced on December 11th.
But it is anticipated Rovers will meet the criteria required for entry to the Premier Division.
"Let's hope in the near future that we get a decision that allows Shamrock Rovers have their home in Tallaght," Delaney says. "It's paramount to the club and the overall development of the league."
He added: "Shamrock Rovers say they want to build a completed stadium in Tallaght, and everyone knows that's what they're endeavouring to do. Their plans are realisable, and hopefully everything goes well for them."
