GAA chiefs deny cut in ref expenses

GAA bosses have denied inter-county referees’ expenses could be reduced to comply with tax requirements.

Speculation is rife the allowances will be cut to come into line as Revenue have made inquiries about how referees arecompensated for officiating games.

“Everything will be remaining the same — 50 cent a mile and their grub,” said GAA national referees coordinator Pat Doherty.