Government Urged To Back Motions To Boycott Ireland vs Israel

Government Urged To Back Motions To Boycott Ireland vs Israel

June 9, 2026 · 14 min

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Opposition parties urge the government to support motions to cancel the Ireland vs Israel game amid ongoing discussions about its venue.

Opposition parties have called on the government to back motions which call for Ireland vs Israel to be cancelled. It was reported on Monday that the game could be moved out of the Aviva Stadium and into a neutral venue, however the FAI said the board is still meeting to “discuss the operational aspects” of the fixture. Duncan Smith TD, Labour spokesperson for foreign affairs, and Senator Alison Comyn of Fianna Fáil speak to The Last Word. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the piece.

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