The black card is here to stay- according to GAA President Aogán Ó Fearghaíl.
The punishment for cynical play has received widespread criticism, with calls for it to be abandoned from players and pundits alike.
Many of the issues with the card come from inconsistencies in its enforcement from referees.
During the All-Ireland final replay earlier this month, there were three black cards handed out- two of which proved controversial.
There have been calls for a sin bin-type punishment to be introduced instead, similar to the punishment used in rugby.
But Ó Fearghaíl insists the black card is staying and feels it has been a success:
GAA President Aogán Ó Fearghaíl was speaking at the launch of the GAA’s Purchase Power. It is a new national purchasing programme, developed to meet the long-standing purchasing needs of the GAA and all its units including Clubs and County Boards.
It uses the collective buying power of the entire GAA to secure bulk discounts on common products and services (like energy, sand, line paint, medals, print, etc.) from nominated suppliers.
For more info check out: http://www.gaa.ie/purchase-power
