Government urged to stop Ireland-Israel match but Coalition says it has 'no role' to act

Charlie McConalogue: Government is 'fully supportive of our athletes competing at the highest level of international competition, however, it is ultimately international sporting federations who are responsible for deciding how to carry out their competitions and who may participate'. File picture: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie

The Government has been urged to "stop the fucking game", during a Dáil debate on a highly contentious football match between Ireland and Israel.

The Coalition has insisted that it has "no role" in match fixtures amid ongoing calls to have the Nations League fixture at Dublin's Aviva Stadium cancelled.