Irish team would 'miss out' if Israel matches were boycotted, says Simon Harris

The two teams are due to play each other in the autumn: the away leg on September 27 and the home fixture on October 4

Republic of Ireland team photo (Damien Eagers/PA)

The Irish football team would be “losing out” if matches against Israel were boycotted, Tánaiste Simon Harris has said.

The Republic of Ireland were drawn this week in a group with Israel as part of the Uefa Nations League, prompting questions about whether the matches would be boycotted or pose security questions if they were played in Ireland.