DRA must weed out ‘frivolous’ claims, says lawyer

ONE of Ireland’s foremost sports law experts admits that the GAA’s Disputes Resolution Committee (DRA) needs to weed out the growing number of frivolous claims if it is to continue to be successful.

Larry Fenelon, a partner in Leman solicitors, has praised the GAA for it’s foresight in creating the DRA, but admits that it may be a victim of its own success.

“The DRA has offered accessibility to justice for all. But with the explosion in the number of cases some cases are frivolous and some are less frivolous.