Chris Andrews (Dublin Bay South, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

1 o’clock

Yesterday, in the audiovisual room, we were joined by players from Shelbourne, Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers football teams as well as Claire Hunt from Positive Period Ireland. They spoke with passion about their journey and the obstacles they overcame to play in the League of Ireland. One player, Jemma Quinn, spoke of how girls in her primary school were not allowed to play football until herself and her friend fought for the right to play. With the World Cup coming up this summer, it is vital that we put in place the supports and the facilities that will allow women’s grassroots football to flourish and grow. What specific measures will the Government put in place to harness the goodwill that will follow Ireland’s World Cup appearances? I am asking for a specific response rather than something general and vague.

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