“We have made it clear that our Sinn Féin TDs and staff will not be walking past our fellow workers on the picket line at Leinster House.”

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Joanna Byrne

The Public Record

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September 29, 2026

I applaud the decision of one player for taking the courageous stand of withdrawing from the squad and refusing to be involved in a game against the genocidal state of Israel.

— Joanna Byrne

Sep 29, 2026

The FAI should "hang their heads in shame" over the situation.

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Jun 16, 2026

An opportunity now to take a stand instead of hiding on the sidelines

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Jun 16, 2026

At least 1,000 sportspeople have been killed in Gaza and at least 10 Israeli football clubs are known to be based in the occupied area, in violation of the International Court of Justice

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Jun 9, 2026

Our message is clear, the game should be stopped

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