Omission risk for counties that don’t comply with proposed certification programme

The motion recommending the licensing system outlines that to participate in the leagues and championships the counties “shall meet the certification requirements determined by Central Council annually”.

Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael Jarlath Burns and Ard Stiúrthóir of the GAA Tom Ryan, centre, with GAA director of finance Ger Mulryan, left, and Peter McKenna, Croke Park Stadium Director in attendance for the GAA Annual Report launch at Croke Park. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Counties risk omission from the National Leagues and All-Ireland championships if they don’t comply with the proposed inter-county certification programme.

Although the sanctions for not doing so are not confirmed and would likely include withdrawal of home advantage and fines, it is envisaged that penalties would go as far as removal from competitions.