I have written this week to the FAI and the Minister for Foreign Affairs regarding fans' concerns about safety for the Ireland v Russia European Qualifier on September 6th.
After the worrying reports from fans who travelled to the game in Moscow in 2002, the Irish fans considering travelling for the upcoming game have legitimate concerns that must be addressed.
In response to the fans concerns which were brought to my attention, I have submitted a Parliamentary Question to the Minister for Foreign Affairs. In this, I asked what contact his department has had with the Russian authorities regarding security arrangements for the match and the travel advice the Department will be issuing to fans. I have also written to the FAI about their plans to assist travelling fans.
This is a crucial qualifier and all fans wishing to travel should be able to do so safe in the knowledge that there will be no repeat of the events of nine years ago.
The safety of our travelling fans is paramount and I have urged the Department of Foreign Affairs and the FAI to provide all necessary advice and assistance to those intending to travel.
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