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Hearing 1 of 4 Lorcán Ó Doibhlin / Lorcan Devlin
Defending Party: Lorcán Ó Doibhlin | Tír Eoghain
Competition: Allianz Hurling League Roinn 2B
Fixture: Doire v Tír Eoghain
Venue: Celtic Park
Data: 4ú Feabhra 2024
An Lár Choiste Cheannais na gComortaisí took Disciplinary Action against Lorcán Ó Doibhlin, alleging a breach of Riail 7.2 (b), Category IV, T.O. 2023, that is to say, “Striking with hurley, with force”.
Lorcán Ó Doibhlin requested a Hearing which took place on 7ú Feabhra 2024. An Lár Choiste Éisteachta (Central Hearings Committee) found the Infraction not proven.
However, under Riail 16.1 (dd) (i), An Lár Choiste Éisteachta determined that an infraction that is less serious than alleged in the Notice of Disciplinary Action be found proven, that of “Behaving in any way which is dangerous to an opponent”, a breach of Riail 7.2 (b) Category III, T.O. 2023, 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.
Lorcán Ó Doibhlin has the option of appealing against the decision of An Lár Choiste Éisteachta to the An Lár Choiste Achomhairc.
Hearing 2 of 4: Seosamh Mac Tuathail / Joseph McToal
Defending Party: Seosamh Mac Tuathail | Tír Eoghain
Competition: Allianz Hurling League Roinn 2B
Fixture: Doire v Tír Eoghain
Venue: Celtic Park
Data: 4ú Feabhra 2024
An Lár Choiste Cheannais na gComortaisí took Disciplinary Action against Seosamh Mac Tuathail, alleging a breach of Riail 7.2 (b), Category III, T.O. 2023, that is to say, “Behaving in any way which is dangerous to an opponent”.
Seosamh Mac Tuathail requested a Hearing which took place on 7ú Feabhra 2024. An Lár Choiste Éisteachta (Central Hearings Committee) found the Infraction not proven, and so no penalty is imposed.
Hearing 3 of 4 Liam Ó Donnachadha / Willie Dunphy
Defending Party: Liam Ó Donnachadha | Laois
Competition: Allianz Hurling League Roinn 2A
Fixture: Laois v An Dún
Venue: O’Moore Park
Data: 4ú Feabhra 2024
An Lár Choiste Cheannais na gComortaisí took Disciplinary Action against Liam Ó Donnachadha, alleging a breach of Riail 7.2 (b), Category IV, T.O. 2023, that is to say, “Striking with hurley, causing injury”.
Liam Ó Donnachadha requested a Hearing which took place on 7ú Feabhra 2024. An Lár Choiste Éisteachta (Central Hearings Committee) found the Infraction not proven.
However, under Riail 16.1 (dd) (i), An Lár Choiste Éisteachta determined that an infraction that is less serious than alleged in the Notice of Disciplinary Action be found proven, that of “Behaving in any way which is dangerous to an opponent”, a breach of Riail 7.2 (b) Category III, T.O. 2023, 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.
Liam Ó Donnachadha has the option of appealing against the decision of An Lár Choiste Éisteachta to the An Lár Choiste Achomhairc.
Hearing 4 of 4 Oisín Mac Conmhaoil / Oisín McConville
Defending Party: Oisín Mac Conmhaoil | Cill Mhantáin
Competition: Allianz Football League Roinn 3
Fixture: Sligeach v Cill Mhantáin
Venue: Markievicz Park
Data: 4ú Feabhra 2024
An Lár Choiste Cheannais na gComortaisí took Disciplinary Action against Oisín Mac Conmhaoil, alleging a breach of Riail 7.2 (c), Category II (a), T.O. 2023, that is to say, “Abusive language towards a referee”.
Oisín Mac Conmhaoil requested a Hearing which took place on 7ú Feabhra 2024. An Lár Choiste Éisteachta (Central Hearings Committee) found the Infraction proven and imposed the following penalty -
Four weeks’ Suspension together with a one match ban 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.
Oisín Mac Conmhaoil has the option of appealing against the decision of An Lár Choiste Éisteachta to the An Lár Choiste Achomhairc.
Disciplinary Process Explained
Charge
1. Disciplinary Action is commenced by the Central Competitions Control Committee
2. 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)
3. The Defending Party can request a Hearing rather than accept the charge (and the proposed penalty).
4. The Hearings Committee (decision makers) decide whether the alleged infraction is proven. If it is proven, they impose a penalty.
Appeal (Appeals Committee)
5. 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.
6. 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)
7. 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.