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Published 16:13 11 Mar 2016 GMT
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"I didn't have a problem bringing young (Adam) Rooney into the squad, he's injured at the moment. He (Hayes) has done enough. He's been playing very, very well for them and why shouldn't he? (be included)."
"He's plenty of experience now," said O'Neill said of the 28-year-old Dubliner. "And he should be able to cope if brought in."
League of Ireland fans will undoubtedly be delighted to see Forrester, and former Bohs boy Doherty, included in the panel.
The talented 23 year old has made a seamless transition from Irish domestic football to League One, and the Ireland manager says he has been monitoring his progress.
"He's done very well. I watched one of the games he played in, and the reports have been pretty good."
"I've had a voice message from [Peterborough director of football] Barry Fry to tell me how brilliant he is."
24-year-old Doherty is the other new player included in the panel, following a productive season with Wolves.
O'Neill says the new call-ups are in his plans.
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