The FAI have announced that players are prohibited from shaking hands with opponents and officials "until further notice" in a bid to contain the spread of the coronavirus outbreak.
It follows a UEFA directive for matches under the jurisdiction of European football's governing body and is in line with recommendations made by the World Health Organisation to minimise potential transmission of Covid-19.
In a statement, the FAI confirmed: "The Football Association of Ireland has today issued a directive to all affiliates instructing them that players are not to shake hands with their opponents or match officials at all games under FAI jurisdiction.
"The FAI decision, following on from a UEFA directive for their competitions, comes into effect immediately and will remain until further notice across all games in the Republic of Ireland.
"The decision has been taken in line with recommendations made by the World Health Organisation to minimise potential transmission of COVID-19.
"The FAI medical team remain in communication with the Department of Health and will follow all government recommendations regarding coronavirus."
In England, the Premier League had confirmed that it was abandoning its traditional fair play handshake before matches until further notice on medical advice.
