The joint investigation interviewed dozens of players. Several have spoken on camera about their experiences.
In reaction to the story, Catherine Martin, the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, described the allegations as "very shocking."
"I have been assured that the Football Association of Ireland, as the National Governing Body for the sport, is engaging and co-operating with the live Garda investigation into these allegations, with an athlete-centred approach," she said in a statement on Thursday evening.
"I commend the bravery of the women who have stepped forward," she added.
In a statement, the FAI said it was "shocked and appalled to learn of disturbing allegations of abuse brought forward by women involved in Irish football in the 1990s."
The FAI said it had met with some of the women to listen to and acknowledge their experiences, while also offering support.
The Professional Footballers Association of Ireland (PFAI) has been providing support to the women over the last six months.
The FAI has asked that anyone who experienced harm or abuse from Irish football to contact an independent contractor, Raiseaconcern, which it has hired to take statements from complainants.
Raisaconcern’s contact numbers are 01 6107929 or 086 0299929. It can be emailed on football@raiseaconcern.com.
Anyone who wishes to contact the team behind the joint investigation with information can contact marie.crowe@rte.ie or mark.tighe@independent.ie
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