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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Dennis Canavan (Labour), on Thursday, 18 November 1993, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 58 members in total.


IRELAND AND THE WORLD CUP

That this House congratulates the Republic of Ireland on reaching the World Cup Finals; and wishes Jack Charlton, the players and supporters every success in the United States of America.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received 2 amendments.

6A1
at end add 'and hopes that when the World Cup is over the football authorities will appoint Jack Charlton manager of the England team.'.
6A2
at end add 'and congratulates Northern Ireland on its draw with the Republic of Ireland; notes that whilst the former had players born and bred in Northern Ireland the latter had most players, like St. Patrick, who were born and bred in Britain; and looks forward to the day when the Republic of Ireland will have a manager and team who are born in the Republic of Ireland.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
6A1 
6A2 
Session
1993-94
Subjects
Republic of Ireland World Cup
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk