Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I join with the Deputy in congratulating the Irish team, including Vera Pauw and goalscorer Amber Barrett. We could not but be touched by Ms Barrett's tribute and the way in which she dedicated her goal to the victims in Creeslough.

I attend underage girls' soccer matches every weekend because my daughters play. I know of the fantastic work that is being done at grassroots level. I assure the Deputy that the Government will support the FAI in all the efforts that are under way to strengthen the supports for girls' soccer in Ireland. That is specifically provided for within the memorandum of understanding the Department has with the FAI. I assure the Deputy of our continued commitment to that.

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