Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

On the comments relating to UEFA, we are due to meet it shortly and the Senator has raised many of the questions that we will be asking.

The image of the FAI and Irish soccer is damaged, although I hope not irreparably. I am conscious of the fact that Irish soccer's image must improve if it is to get out of this situation, given the issue of acquiring sponsorships and other necessary elements. For example, the Olympic Federation of Ireland rebranded, having formerly been the Olympic Council of Ireland. That may be a template.

I agree with the Senator that the issues are grave. For a long time, he has been supportive of the concept of an all-island body. That is a matter for both governing bodies, though, and is not for the Government to comment on.