Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I endorse that. It is really important that it comes from this side of the House as well. I will be very brief. I thank the Acting Chairman for his indulgence. The work done on the ground is absolutely unparalleled. The Minister of State, Deputy Griffin, and I have been to many boxing clubs, particularly around this city, which are manned by volunteers who do incredible work for their communities. It would be absolutely wrong and tragic if their names were to be sullied by activities which are completely and utterly unacceptable. I take this opportunity to say "well done" to the volunteers in the world of boxing. We will support them. They are doing a great service. We know they have absolutely nothing to do with what is going on elsewhere.

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