Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 24 September 2025

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport

Safeguarding Policies and Procedures within the Football Association of Ireland: Discussion

2:00 am

Photo of Alan KellyAlan Kelly (Tipperary North, Labour) | Oireachtas source

Okay. In fairness to the president, Mr. Cooke, when he was asked specifically when he became aware of these issues he was absolute in relation to January 2024. This is not a catch-all question, but it is relating to the five people who are here from the FAI. It is a generic enough question, but it is not a question I do not think they can refuse to answer. Were the witnesses ever aware of any concerns relating to this whole issue that is now in the public domain to do with players, as outlined in that documentary? They do not have to detail the concerns. It is a "Yes" or "No" answer. Were they ever aware of any concerns relating to these issues prior to January 2024. I would like all five of them to answer the question. I will start with Ms Rafferty.

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