Stephen Kenny says he can empathise with tennis star Naomi Osaka after her stance on media commitments.
But the Ireland manager will continue to carry out interviews as he feels it is part of his job.
World number two Osaka pulled out of the French Open as she said conducting press conferences was impacting her mental health.
Kenny said: “I think we’ve always just considered that as part of the job and players likewise.
“We shouldn’t complain as we are privileged to be in a position to do it so it’s not something I would complain about.
“But I understand it can have a detrimental effect on players or sportspeople, whether tennis players or any other sport. I can empathise with that. That’s a reality.
“I have no plans to change the format. That’s part of international management from my point of view.”
But Kenny added: “’I’m always in awe of boxers getting out of the ring and speaking straight away after 12 or 15 rounds.
“I find it incredible. In my view, they have some of the toughest interviews after some of the toughest fights.
“To lose a fight and have to speak about that and speak about your opponent, they probably deserve the most credit out of all the sportspeople.”
