Micheál Martin voices concern over funding of sport from Saudi Arabia and Russia 

Tánaiste Micheál Martin said the sums of money involved in such deals leave the organisers open to accusations of sports washing. Picture: Moya Nolan

Sporting organisations should be wary of vast sums of money coming from Saudi Arabia and Russia, the Tànaiste has said.

Michéal Martin said the controversial merger between the PGA Tour and the Saudi-backed Liv Golf is a reminder to him that sports should remain independent.