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

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.