‘Frivolous’ DRA cases costing board

LONGFORD secretary Peter O’Reilly has stressed the need for the GAA to protect county board finances by increasing the deposit which clubs are required to lodge in the event of a request for a hearing by the Disputes Resolution Authority (DRA).

Increasing the amount from €1,000 to €5,000, he feels, could eliminate “frivolous or mischievous cases” and cover a sizeable amount of the more realistic cost of a case in the event of an unsuccessful claim.

Set up as a “cost effective” arbitration service to resolve issues without having to resort to the courts, he believes the issue of liability for costs with the DRA needs to be addressed.