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Hearing 1 of 4: Breandán Ó Murchú / Brendan Murphy
Defending Party: Breandán Ó Murchú | Aontroim
Competition: Ulster GAA Football Senior Championship
Fixture: An Dún vs Aontroim
Venue: Páirc Esler
Data: 13ú Aibreán 2024
An Lár Choiste Cheannais na gComortaisí took Disciplinary Action against Breandán Ó Murchú, alleging a breach of Riail 7.2 (c), Category IV (a), T.O. 2024, that is, “Any type of physical interference with a Team Official”.
Breandán Ó Murchú requested a Hearing which took place on 18ú Aibreán 2024. An Lár Choiste Éisteachta (Central Hearings Committee) found the Infraction not proven, and so no penalty is imposed.
Hearing 2 of 4: Micheál Ó Bhrían / Michael O’Brien
Defending Party: Micheál Ó Bhrían| Liatroim
Competition: Lory Meagher Cup
Fixture: Liatroim vs Fear Manach
Venue: Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada
Data: 13ú Aibreán 2024
An Lár Choiste Cheannais na gComortaisí took Disciplinary Action against Micheál Ó Bhrían, alleging a breach of Riail 7.2 (b), Category IV, T.O. 2024, that is, “Striking with hurley, with force”.
Micheál Ó Bhrían requested a Hearing which took place on 18ú Aibreán 2024. An Lár Choiste Éisteachta (Central Hearings Committee) found the Infraction not proven.
However, under Code 16.1 (dd) (i), An Lár Choiste Éisteachta determined that an infraction less serious than alleged in the Notice of Disciplinary Action be found proven, that of “Striking with hurley, with minimal force”, a breach of Riail 7.2 (b) Category III, T.O. 2024 and imposes the following penalty -
One Match Suspension in the same Code and at the same Level, applicable to the next game in the combination of National League/Inter-County Senior Championship, even if that game occurs in the following year.
Micheál Ó Bhrían has the option of appealing against the decision of An Lár Choiste Éisteachta to An Lár Choiste Achomhairc.
Hearing 3 of 4: Seamus Ó Ceallaigh /James Kelly
Defending Party: Seamus Ó Ceallaigh| Laois
Competition: Leinster GAA Football Senior Championship
Fixture: Laois vs Uibh Fháilí
Venue: O’Moore Park
Data: 13ú Aibreán 2024
An Lár Choiste Cheannais na gComortaisí took Disciplinary Action against Seamus Ó Ceallaigh alleging a breach of Riail 7.2 (b), Category III, T.O. 2024, that is, “Striking with elbow, with minimal force”.
Seamus Ó Ceallaigh requested a Hearing which took place on 18ú Aibreán 2024. An Lár Choiste Éisteachta (Central Hearings Committee) found the Infraction proven, and imposed the following penalty -
One Match Suspension in the same Code and at the same Level, applicable to the next game in the combination of National League/Inter-County Senior Championship, even if that game occurs in the following year.
Seamus Ó Ceallaigh has the option of appealing against the decision of An Lár Choiste Éisteachta to An Lár Choiste Achomhairc.
Hearing 4 of 4: Dónall Mac Taidhg / Daniel Teague
Defending Party: Dónall Mac Taidhg | Fear Manach
Competition: Lory Meagher Cup
Fixture: Liatroim vs Fear Manach
Venue: Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada
Data: 13ú Aibreán 2024
An Lár Choiste Cheannais na gComortaisí took Disciplinary Action against Dónall Mac Taidhg, alleging a breach of Riail 7.2 (b), Category III, T.O. 2024, that is, “Striking with hand, with minimal force” and a breach of Riail 7.2 (b), Category IV, T.O. 2024, that is, “Abusive language towards a line umpire”.
Dónall Mac Taidhg requested a Hearing which took place on 18ú Aibreán 2024. An Lár Choiste Éisteachta (Central Hearings Committee) found the Infractions proven, and imposed the following penalty -
Two Match Suspension in the same Code and at the same Level, applicable to the next games in the combination of National League/Inter-County Senior Championship, even if one or both games occur(s) in the following year.
Dónall Mac Taidhg has the option of appealing against the decision of An Lár Choiste Éisteachta to An Lár Choiste Achomhairc.
Disciplinary Process Explained
Charge
- Disciplinary Action is commenced by the Central Competitions Control Committee
- The Central Competitions Control Committee prepares a charge and notifies the Defending Party of the alleged infraction. (It also offers him the option of accepting a proposed penalty, without a Hearing).
Hearing (Hearings Committee)
- The Defending Party can request a Hearing rather than accept the charge (and the proposed penalty).
- The Hearings Committee (decision makers) decide whether the alleged infraction is proven. If it is proven, they impose a penalty.
Appeal (Appeals Committee)
- If the Defending Party is not willing to accept the decision of the Hearings Committee and any penalty imposed, then he can appeal to the Appeals Committee.
- The Appeal is heard by the Appeals Committee. The Appeal can only be successful where there has been a clear infringement or misapplication of Rule by the Hearings Committee or the Appellants right to a fair hearing has otherwise been compromised to such extent that a clear injustice has occurred. All avenues of appeal are now exhausted.
Arbitration (Disputes Resolution Authority)
- If the Defending Party is still not willing to accept the imposed penalty, a request for Arbitration may be lodged with the DRA (Disputes Resolution Authority), an external Independent Body whose decisions are legally binding.