Minister McConalogue says Israel Nations League games should proceed

The Junior Sports Minister says Ireland’s Nations League games against Israel in September and October should go ahead – even though he believes Israel is guilty of genocide.

Earlier, Taoiseach Michael Martin says there’s no official boycott of the country, and the venue for the away leg is a matter for football authorities.

Minister Charlie McConalogue, says the government has been active politically, in addressing Israel’s conduct in the conflict in Gaza:

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement