Mr. Ger Ryan:

The GAA would like to thank the Chairman and the committee for the invitation to present here today on concussion. I chair the GAA's medical scientific and welfare committee which is responsible for advising the association on medical and general player welfare matters and driving policy in these areas. I am joined by Dr. Sean Moffatt who is the technical adviser to us on medical matters and has extensive experience dealing with sports injuries and as a GAA team doctor. Dr. Moffatt will give an overview of the GAA's guidelines on managing concussion injuries and safe return to play. I will conclude with the actions we have taken in relation to policy.