Kennedy says he has delivered considerable cash for the IFA

Raymond Kennedy insists that he will remain as president of the Irish FA despite last week's six-figure payout to ex-chief executive Howard Wells.

An unfair dismissal case taken by Wells against his former employers was concluded by last week's settlement.

Kennedy told the Belfast Telegraph that he would "absolutely not" be considering his position.

"Things like this, that have seen money paid out, have affected the IFA before and we have moved on," added Kennedy.

Kennedy added:"I am involved in a lot of work on various issues. Work that I can't walk away from.

"Even at the minute I have involved in discussions with the international manager over a new contract.

"I am heavily engaged in working to get the stadium issue moved forward as quickly as possible and brought to a successful conclusion."

Kennedy also insisted that he has played a key role in bringing considerable sums of cash into the IFA's coffers, which includes two lucrative friendlies in the next 12 months.

"I negotiated £200,000 for the friendly against Italy in June. Where else would we have brought in that kind of money with the squad we took to that match?" added Kennedy.

"In the last month, I have gained a grant of $500,000 from Uefa for the repair of the North Stand roof at Windsor Park.

"I am involved in discussions to bring two major matches to Windsor Park that will net us the money we need to put towards funding the new stadium, because we can't rely on government to give us 100% funding."

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