FAI members can overturn board decision on Israel matches via special resolution, legal adviser says (irishtimes.com)

• FAI board decided to play Israel in Nations League matches in Sept/Oct 2026.
• Members can call EGM with 10% support; special resolution needs 75.1% to change constitution and block matches.
• Alternative: members could vote to sue UEFA and Israeli FA over occupied territories clubs.
• 93% of members previously voted to suspend Israel from UEFA competitions in Nov 2025.

"The FAI board decided to play Nations League matches against Israel despite member opposition. Legal adviser Stuart Gilhooly explains that members can still stop the games by calling an EGM and passing a special resolution (75.1% vote) to amend the constitution, making the decision a member one. Alternatively, members could resolve to sue UEFA and the Israeli FA over allowing clubs in occupied territories. The article argues the board should have consulted members, as 93% previously voted to suspend Israel from UEFA competitions."