Ireland tweak in-flight protocols for Helsinki trip after Slovakia saga

Stephen Kenny has also confirmed that Brighton & Hove Albion had no hesitation in releasing Aaron Connolly back to the national squad after Bratislava

Aaron Connolly, right, and Adam Idah during a Republic of Ireland training session at Tehelné pole in Bratislava, Slovakia before the pair were ruled out of the game. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Stephen Kenny has confirmed that changes were made to the in-flight arrangements for the Republic of Ireland squad's flight to Helsinki after the mix-up which deprived him of two players last week in Slovakia.

And the Ireland manager also confirmed that Brighton & Hove Albion had no hesitation in releasing Aaron Connolly back to the international arena for tomorrow's Nations League tie against Finland.