The FAI have sat before the Oireachtas Sports Committee today.
The FAI is defending its decision to play the Nations League fixtures against Israel.
The football governing body is appearing before an Oireachtas Committee, and rejects an accusation of scaremongering about the consequences of not playing the games.
The CEO of the FAI also says goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu was not left isolated after his decision not to take part in the matches.
Longford Westmeath TD for Fine Gael Micheal Carrigy is defending those in the association who've been met with criticism:
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