UEFA are investigating an incident where the Republic of Ireland players sang a pro-IRA chant, following their Women's World Cup play-off victory over Scotland.
Ireland manager Vera Pauw and the FAI have apologised, but the governing body of European football has confirmed it is looking into the matter.
Following Tuesday's victory in Hampden Park, footage circulated around social media of the players singing the song 'Celtic Symphany' in the dressing room.
Here is footage of the Republic of Ireland players singing 'Ooh ah up the 'Ra' in their dressingroom. The manager, players and FAI have subsequently apologised #rtesoccer https://t.co/k3XLuHblmU pic.twitter.com/KhC9YTbn3J
— RTÉ Soccer (@RTEsoccer) October 12, 2022
A UEFA statement read: "In accordance with Article 31(4) of the UEFA disciplinary regulations, a UEFA ethics and disciplinary inspector will investigate potential inappropriate behaviour by players of the Republic of Ireland Women's team in the aftermath of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup qualifiers play-off second leg match played against Scotland on October 11, 2022."
As reported by RTÉ Sport, following the release of the statement by UEFA, the FAI immediately moved to apologise once more.
A statement from the Country's governing body read: "The Football Association of Ireland notes that UEFA is to conduct an investigation around the Scotland v Republic of Ireland 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup Qualifying Play-Off at Hampden Park on Tuesday night.
The FAI again apologises for any offence caused and we will continue to review this situation accordingly to ensure that our international players and staff, across all of our teams, are aware of their responsibilities."
