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The head of the GAA has described comments made by Dr Mary McAleese, following her resignation as chair of the body tasked to bring about integration, as “regrettable” and “offensive”.

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GAA President hits back at 'offensive' McAleese comments

JARLATH Burns has defended the GAA from accusations of misogyny after Mary McAleese questioned whether there was sufficient support within the organisation for women to have a greater role in senior decision-making.The GAA president said he was disappointed by remarks made by the former Irish President, describing them as “very regrettable” and saying they had caused offence among members of the association’s Management Committee.