GAA takes strong line on sex offenders

THE GAA said yesterday that several members have been expelled from the organisation after being convicted of sex offences and “quite a number” suspended pending the outcome of judicial proceedings.

A Croke Park official also said the organisation had access, through special advisors such as clinical psychologists, to information about known sex offenders who may also be members.

The organisation would not reveal the exact number of offenders who have been thrown out after being convicted.