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THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION of Ireland (FAI) and the senior women’s national team have reached an agreement during mediation talks about conditions.
At a press conference on Tuesday, team members said they were forced to train under “humiliating” conditions.
It emerged that players were, among other issues, forced to change in and out of team kit in airport toilets before and after away trips as the tracksuits are also used by underage teams.
In a booklet produced by the Professional Footballers Association of Ireland (PFAI) and presented to the FAI, the primary concerns of the players were outlined as follows:
Talks continued until about 3am this morning.
In an early morning video statement, the PFAI said it was “pleased to announce, following lengthy negotiations through the night, a comprehensive agreement has been reached which addresses all of the issues raised by the Republic of Ireland women’s national team”.
The association also thanked trade union Siptu and members of the public for supporting “these inspirational women”.
In a separate statement, the FAI said the discussions “were successfully resolved”.
Following the positive outcome to the mediation process the players confirmed that they will return to training today, in preparation for their international fixture against Slovakia on Monday at Tallaght Stadium.
“The Association is pleased that both sides have reached common agreement and a settlement, which allows the two parties to move forward together as one, in the best interests of Irish football.”
With reporting by Ryan Bailey
Just got to love that Government travel advice…talk about stating the obvious! Afraid yesterday’s events are going to just about zero travel for most to Tunisia and most of North Africa not to mention most Islamic centric states.
And yet some ignore the advice e.g. attending demonstrations in Egypt
And travelling to Ibiza…
No doubt there is rejoicing in Qatar-the current home of the Muslim Brotherhood who,according to Egypt’s Gen. Sisi is behind all of the terrorist groups. And ,of course, Qatar bankrolls all of them.
Our Govt. should now take a hard look at Qatar and rescind the planning permission for the Clongriffin Megamosque/Megafort asap.
…and sunscreen…always wear sunscreen ……….
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How has nobody said ‘Night at the Museum 2′ yet ?
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