1 (Armagh). The perennial motion concerning Crossmaglen Rangers' pitch and deploring its continuing occupation by the British army. Traditionally the motion is passed by acclaim. Interestingly the motion is first on the clar whereas in recent years it has generally been near the end.

Passed unanimously.

2 3, 6 and 7. (Laois). A proposal to allow English to be used as an alternative to Irish in certain aspects of official documentation, correspondence and registration as well as club names.

Ruled out of order because not all the relevant rules were included in the motion.

4 (Derry). A motion to place the game of Rounders, one of the GAA's official sports, on the same basis in the Official Guide as football, hurling and handball.

Referred back to the Management Committee.

5 (Sligo). This would allow an appeal against a refusal by a county committee to affiliate a club. Appeal would lie to the relevant provincial council.

Defeated, securing less than one third of the vote and so cannot be raised for another three years.

8 (Wexford). Making it compulsory for a player to acquire the signature of his club secretary on any transfer forms.

Withdrawn.

9 (Central Council). This made history as the first motion to be proposed by a unit of the GAA, other than a county. It was adopted to enable Croke Park or provincial councils propose measures without having to channel them through a county. The substance of this motion deals with both temporary ("weekend") and long-term transfers to clubs in the USA. It tightens up the procedures and the facility with which such players can return to play for their clubs in Ireland by including New York as well as the North American Board in the Rule's ambit.

Passed.

10 (Monaghan). Another motion on playing in the USA, this time restricting the long-term sanction to students and deleting the reference to "or other bona fide persons", generally meaning teachers.

Withdrawn at the request of the President.

11 (Meath). A motion to reduce the "quarantine period" (the length of time a player must be absent from Ireland to qualify for a long-term sanction) from 60 days to 42.

Withdrawn after discussion.

12 (Munster Council). This is to allow the Activities Committee of a provincial council deal with all matters relating to games under their jurisdiction, rather than just planning and arrangements (as is currently the case).

Withdrawn but noted.

13 (Down). This proposes that Central Council be given an advisory and directive remit in addition to that of strict interpretation. The purpose of the proposal is to bring the Rules into line with practice.

Passed.

14 (Down). Doubling the fines for non-fulfillment of fixtures from £100 and £10 for county and club respectively.

Passed.

15 (Longford). This tackles an unusual provision which restricts the capacity of clubs or counties to organise inter-county tournaments to four contestants. Now it will be necessary to seek sanction from the relevant provincial council or Central Council if counties from more than one province are involved.

Passed.

16 (Offaly). A proposal somewhat misrepresented on these pages last Friday of proposing that penalties for verbal and physical abuse of referees be lowered. In fact it seeks to create three categories of "abusive or threatening language or conduct", two of which would be punishable by suspensions of less than two months - the current blanket suspension for the offence.

Ruled out of order because of an incorrect citing of the relevant rule, 137 instead of 136.

17 (Down). A proposal which suggests increasing the penalties for verbal and physical abuse of referees.

Withdrawn.

18 (Monaghan). This proposes that the old provision for doubling a suspension if the player has committed the same offence within the previous two years be relaxed so that the increased punishment is not mandatory.

Withdrawn.

19 (Derry). Providing for the video-recording of all championship finals by the organising authority and the use of these official tapes for any investigations that result from events on or off the field of the match in question.

Withdrawn after discussion.