Talks are ongoing between the National Feile Committee and the Camogie Association in a bid to resolve the 'housing' dispute that could result in the Lucan Sarsfields camogie team being barred from this weekend's competition in Laois and Offaly. The row centres on Lucan's refusal to stay with host families, which is a requirement for competing teams. The Dublin club plans to stay in the same accommodation, rather than be placed in pairs in houses in Freshford, Co. Kilkenny. A spokesperson for the Camogie Association said a resolution was being sought, and that "no one wanted to see anyone miss out". Child safety and protection in sport falls under the remit of the Irish Sports Council, who in 2000 published the Code of Ethics document for all of Ireland. The document, which was updated in 2005, makes reference to the hosting of teams according to Sports Council spokesman Paul McDermott, but so far they have not yet been directly consulted on this matter. "Formally, the Council is always available to advise on these matters," he said. "That doesn't seem likely in this case, as we wouldn't have direct jurisdiction over a competition such as Feile, which has its own rules. The Code of Ethics document has been adopted by the Camogie Association, and is essentially about good practice. "There are a couple of pages in that document that cover overnight and away trips, including hosting." He added: "What Feile are doing here is sticking to their rules, and the ethos of the competition. Our only concern would be if Feile have that policy of hosting and host families, then we need to make sure they've abided by what the Code of Ethics says." Tweet

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