Two thirds needed to carry GAA vote

A TWO-THIRDS majority will be required, whether Congress votes on a temporary or permanent opening of Croke Park for rugby and soccer this afternoon.

Members of the Central Council were informed at their meeting last night that legal advice had been sought on the matter and it was to the effect that a simple majority would not suffice in the event of delegates voting for the stadium to be opened up while Lansdowne Road is redeveloped.

And Council members were mandated to support a call for a secret ballot on the Rule 42 debate.