"Taoiseach's comments on Friday morning contradict calls from SIPTU, saying FAI members say safety concerns should rule out Israel fixtures"
"Taoiseach Micheál Martin has insisted there are no security reasons why the UEFA Nations League fixture between Ireland and Israel cannot go ahead in Dublin."
"Mr Martin also warned that it was imperative people understand there is no boycott of Israel - and that the public need to draw a distinction between the Israeli people and the actions of the Israeli government."
Micheál Martin insists there are no security reasons preventing the UEFA Nations League fixture between Ireland and Israel from taking place in Dublin. His comments on Friday morning contradict calls from SIPTU and claims that FAI members said safety concerns should rule out Israel fixtures. He warns that it is imperative for people to understand there is no boycott of Israel. He urges the public to draw a clear distinction between the Israeli people and the actions of the Israeli government while affirming the match can proceed on security grounds.
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