"At the end of three hours talking, I felt totally depressed . . . it seemed to me that they didn't have any great regard for the damage this is doing to the country's image."
- Sports Minister Dr Jim McDaid on the talks between the Olympic Council of Ireland and the Athletic Association of Ireland.
"The voice of the players must be heard,"
- Sean McCague, the incoming president of the GAA, signalling debate with the GPA.
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