Minister’s Olympics excuse sounds like scraping the barrel for pretexts to justify inaction

Daniel Ennis says ‘sport more than a game but only works when grounded in respect’

Accepting Opposition motion would rule Ireland out of any event in which Israel was competing, says Charlie McConalogue

Ireland v Israel shows the notion that sport and politics do not mix is risible

The bottom line is authorities don’t want to pay the price for a principled stand

Sinn Féin, Labour and Green Party say games should be stopped over Israel’s treatment of Palestinians

Minister’s Olympics excuse sounds like scraping the barrel for pretexts to justify inaction