Fine Gael TDs accuse Fianna Fáil minister of ‘wasting amazing opportunity’ after bid to host World Rally events falls through

Motorsport Ireland said Ireland is 'no longer' being considered to host a round of the World Rally Championship next year. Stock image

Gabija Gataveckaite

Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil have clashed after Ireland missed out on hosting World Rally events.

TDs and senators expressed their disappointment at the Fine Gael parliamentary party meeting yesterday and criticised Fianna Fáil’s junior sports minister Thomas Byrne.