The F.A.I have denied that they mishandled an injury to Richard Dunne during the European Championships in June.
The Aston Villa defender is out for around two months following surgery on a groin injury, Villa said that he underwent a procedure on a groin injury that was not dealt with during the Euros.
However the FAI insist the player received the "highest level of medical attention", adding that all his treatment was carried out while in regular contact with the Aston Villa medical team.
Tonight in the Europa league St Pats take on Hanover 96 in the third qualifying round first leg.
Liverpool are in Belarus to take on FC Gomel at 7.
Last night Celtic beat HJK Helsinki 2-1 in their Champions league third round qualifier first leg at Parkhead.