{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/68b56573e9dcbdcab9039448?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":" “Respect the Ref” Campaign Launched in Response to Rising Incidence of Abuse and Disrespect Towards Officials - 01/09/2025","description":"<p>Sport Ireland is set to develop a new “respect the ref” campaign in response to what it has identified as a rising incidence of abuse and disrespect towards officials.</p><p><br></p><p>The €70,000 project aims to develop a new “national behaviour change campaign”, that will be rolled out across the sector.</p><p><br></p><p>“This campaign will be built on a strong evidential base and informed by the perspectives of stakeholders,” Sport Ireland said.</p><p><br></p><p>Former Intercounty GAA Referee and GAA referees Administrator for Clare Rory Hickey said he would welcome any initiative that pushes for more respect towards referees, and Rory joined us on The Agenda this morning to talk to us some more about this. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"lmfm "}