The Taoiseach does not believe there was any “malice” in the “Ooh, ah, up the ‘Ra” chant by the Ireland women’s football side after their big World Cup qualifying win.
Micheal Martin’s intervention came as it was confirmed that UEFA and Police Scotland have both launched investigations into the incident. The Taoiseach praised the “magnificent” achievements of the team in their World Cup qualifying run that saw Ireland beating Scotland in a dramatic play-off on Tuesday night.
Mr Martin said: “It was a magnificent win, it was a magnificent performance. I said it myself afterwards, you know, the discipline, the resilience, strength, organisation was just incredible for 96 minutes. And that speaks of I think, good character in that team, and they deliver outstanding results.”
