Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent) | Oireachtas source

He is a Waterford man also. The real point was missed that night. There were two Irish teams playing. Would it not be wonderful if there was one all-Ireland football team? Would we not have a stronger and united team composed of Catholics, Protestants and Dissenters? We should not run away from these issues because genuine sports fans would accept it.

I welcome the motion and commend Sinn Féin for bringing it before the House. I will be supporting it.

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