Alan Kelly insists having John Delaney canvass for him was not an example of cronyism

But, his fellow TDs are divided on the issue, with Sports Minister Michael Ring the latest to become involved, saying he would prefer if politics at election time was left to politicians.
Mr Ring, Fine Gael, however said he had no issue with Mr Delaney’s actions as the FAI was a private organisation but if Mr Delaney worked for a semi-state body “he would have to resign”.