If the Republic of Ireland team plays Israel, it “will be a stain on Irish soccer”, the Dáil has heard.
Ireland was drawn against Kosovo, Israel and Austria in Group B3 in the upcoming UEFA Nations League.
The two games between Ireland and Israel are to take place next September and October.
The away fixture will take place on 27 September, while the return leg in Dublin is scheduled for 4 October.
The FAI said it intends to fulfil the fixtures.
Last year, the FAI voted to submit a motion to UEFA to ban Israel from European competitions.
Solidarity-People Before Profit TD Ruth Coppinger in the Dáil called for a popular boycott of the upcoming game, saying this could lead to “a domino effect”.
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