Launch of report into ill-discipline overshadowed by 'ugly' Galway-Armagh scenes

While much of the launch at Government buildings today focused on 11 recommendations to eradicate ill-discipline, Sunday’s scenes at Croke Park where Galway’s Damien Comer appeared to be gouged were never far away.

TOPIC OF DISCUSSION: Ugly scenes followed the full-time whistle in Croke Park on Sunday. ©INPHO/James Crombie

THE launch of a report of recommendations into tackling abuse in sport of referees, match officials and players was overshadowed today by questions about the scenes which marred the Armagh-Galway All Ireland quarter final on Sunday.

The report by the Joint Committee of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Media and Sport recommends that sports governing bodies have funding withheld for failing to tackle abuse in their sports, as well as the appointment of a disciplinary ombudsman.