Sports minister says he has ‘no regrets’ over handling of Ireland-Israel games

Sports minister Patrick O’Donovan has said he has full confidence in the Football Association of Ireland management and board over its handling of the fixtures against Israel.

Mr O’Donovan said he has “no regrets” about how he handled the situation, arguing that he would have been criticised if he had intervened or attempted to influence the association’s decision about the matches.

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