Children’s officers to be mandatory in clubs

GAA chiefs are to issue a directive that every club and county board in the country must appoint a children’s officer in the coming year.

The GAA held an information day on child protection and welfare at the end of January, where representatives from each county were informed of the new proposals and a document detailing the code of best practice and behaviour to be adopted at underage level is currently being circulated to all clubs.

It is envisaged that the children’s officer will have responsibility for ensuring the proper structures are in place for children in every GAA club.