Rob Heffernan wants easing of restrictions for international athletes

Rob Heffernan: ‘Get a half dozen athletes on the track and keep them in separate areas.’

Rob Heffernan has called for international athletes to be given access to train on athletics tracks across the country, arguing it is a “no-brainer” in terms of safety.

While some tracks such as Morton Stadium in Santry have re-opened for public use - with no more than 20 people in the facility at any one time, no more than four in any area and advance booking now mandatory - the majority remain closed, which has left many athletes struggling to train.