Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)

In respect of boxing, the council has indicated that its decision only applies to the two specific posts that have been in question in recent weeks and that the priority is to ensure a minimum of impact on boxers and to see the men's senior team participating in the European championships. In the past month, the boxers have met with considerable success on the international stage, so the situation is not impacting on them.

We need transparency at that level. While there is no need for a change in legislation, clarification of the relationship and the support the ISC can give is necessary.

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