Overview
- Ireland were drawn with Israel, Austria and Kosovo in Nations League Group B3, with fixtures set for 27 September away and 4 October at home.
- The FAI says it will fulfil the games, citing UEFA regulations that a refusal to play would forfeit the fixture and could trigger additional discipline.
- Representatives from the FAI General Assembly have discussed calling an Extraordinary General Meeting to propose a boycott motion.
- Senior Gardaí have raised concerns after initial talks with the FAI, warning the Dublin date during Ireland’s EU presidency could be problematic due to likely protests and resource demands.
- Politics are split, with Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald urging a boycott while Taoiseach Micheál Martin and deputy premier Simon Harris back playing the matches.