GAA drug tests here to stay, says council

The Irish Sports Council will not be changing its drug-testing procedures following calls from a doctor to abandon the process for GAA players.

Kilkenny senior hurling doctor Tadhg Crowley questioned the value of drug testing GAA players, given their historical clean record.

However the Irish Sports Council confirmed yesterday the process is not confined to catching cheats, it also provides reassurance to players and spectators that there is nothing untoward taking place off the field.