THE GAA will be taking note of the implications of the recent court case involving Bandon rugby club, but it will not be making any major rule changes. Yesterday the GAA's public relations officer, Danny Lynch, said the association already had a system in place which ensured that its legal obligations to members and supporters was under constant review.

"We are aware of our obligations and we have already in place a scheme to cover us for public liability and a players' injury scheme, Lynch said. "We have retained the best advice possible in regard to these matters and are always willing to improve if that is required by new developments in legislation.

"We believe that we have a system in operation which offers the best protection available to players, members and the general public who attend our matches," he said.

The GAA estimates that it has 2,000 registered clubs, 6,000 playing members and a total membership in the region of 750,000.

"We recognise that we have major responsibilities in regard to safety, and we have professional advisors who keep a very close eye on developments in regard to litigation of all sorts in regard to sporting matters. I know that the implications of the recent case will be examined by our advisors and they will report on this matter if they think it has implications for us.

"We are not complacent about it, and these matters are under constant review, Lynch said.