Sport Ireland asked to intervene in ongoing abuse of referees

A number of high-profile incidents in recent months has seen the issue of safety for referees come into focus. Picture: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Sports governing bodies have been asked to engage with Sport Ireland in a bid to clamp down on attacks on referees.

A number of high-profile incidents in recent months has seen the issue of safety for referees come into focus.