On the recordJune 4, 2026
The FAI have to make a decision, in relation to partaking in the matches, they've made that decision, we as a Government support that decision, they’re right to make it.
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Charlie McConalogue
Fianna Fáil
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rte.ieCharlie McConalogue: “The FAI have to make a decision, in relation to partaking in the matches, they've made that decision, we as a Government…”
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On government support for FAI's decision regarding matches against Israel.
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