A MEDIA law expert sees no “meaningful distinction” between GAA players drinking Club Energise during television interviews and sports people like Tiger Woods wearing sponsored clothing during interviews.

Legislation obliging sports organisers to ensure that important events are shown free of charge on terrestrial television has passed all stages in the Seanad.

WHETHER or not a more level pitch is going to be provided for Ireland's home international soccer matches, still has to be decided and will be on the agenda for the Cabinet meeting next Wednesday.

THE Government will next week map out its plans to ensure sports fans will not face a repeat of the controversial FAI deal with Sky Television.