On the recordJune 6, 2026
the place for the Government to lead was not through a sports match but through the political arena
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Charlie McConalogue
Fianna Fáil
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rte.ieEditor's note · Context
Responding to calls for leadership regarding the matches.
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The FAI have to make a decision, in relation to partaking in the matches, they've made that decision, we as a Government support that decision, they’re right to make it.
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