The GAA may not have to pay a penny for expensive Hawk-Eye technology if a sponsor for their product can be found.

The English-based company, who have developed the technology they claim can decide controversial refereeing calls and which is currently in use at the US Tennis Open, made a presentation to GAA officials yesterday.

"We may offer the system for free if we are given the rights to exploit the commercial opportunities," Hawk-Eye's founder Dr Paul Hawkins said.

"These are early days. But we feel that this would be good news for the sport. This system works and it's instant - it wouldn't slow the game down and it would add to the drama.

"Our cameras would track the ball in real time and would probably be focused on the two goal areas. As soon as the ball crosses the goal line, the referee could be informed, we could virtually raise the posts up to decide on points and we could present technology for other decisions."

Kerry manager Jack O'Connor is all in favour of video technology being used in the GAA.

"There is no question in my mind but that it's a professional game played by amateurs and the preparation has to be professional," he said.

"I can't see for the life of me why there can't be a referee who sits in a studio and can be in communication with the referee to tell him in 30 seconds. That would clear everything up." Tweet

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