In response to a request from BBC Sport on Wednesday, Uefa said that decisions regarding multi-club ownership cases for the forthcoming season will be announced “in due course during June”.

European football’s governing body added that it would not comment on individual club cases until an official decision has been made.

Drogheda feel they have not been given time or support to be put into a blind trust to avoid a conflict of interest.

The situation is similar to that being experienced by Crystal Palace, who qualified for the Europa League by winning the FA Cup, the club’s only qualification into continental football in their 120-year history.

Uefa is also set to decide whether Palace have breached its rules on teams under one multi-club ownership structure competing in that competition.

Uefa’s final ruling will centre on American businessman John Textor, owner of Eagle Football – which holds a 43% stake in Palace.

Eagle Football also owns a 77% stake in French side Lyon, who – like Palace – have qualified for next season’s Europa League.

In recent seasons, Aston Villa, Manchester City and Manchester United have all been admitted into European competition despite initial concerns over multi-club ownership.