Irish basketball players have been put in a “very difficult position” regarding their fixture against Israel later on Thursday, the Dáil has been told. Minister for Finance Michael McGrath said “leadership” and “decisiveness” were needed from FIBA, the International Basketball Federation. The Fianna Fáil TD said the current situation was “not fair” on the players, and a decision to withdraw from the game “should not fall on them”. [ Mary Hannigan: Ireland’s basketball team left in impossible position as they travel to play Israel ] Ireland‘s game against Israel in the FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2025 qualification competition takes place on...