Lynch was reacting to a press release issued on Sunday night by the anti-grants group which accused the Central Council of being afraid of meeting the group for a DRA hearing.

The PRO reiterated that the Central Council is made up of "elected representatives" from all 32 counties, overseas and other units, making it fully democratic and that the GAA's actions are based on the collective representation of these members.

"I find it equally baffling that you have prominent members of this 'Of One Belief' group writing and attempting to take credit for the terms of acceptance of the expense awards scheme from the government, while equally attempting to use the DRA for some other purpose."

Lynch added: "It would seem to me that they are either being deliberately vexatious or seeking ongoing publicity."

'Of One Belief's' anger comes after a DRA meeting on Saturday morning was called off late on Friday afternoon, reportedly because of the non-availability of a key GAA witness.

Lynch is the only one of three national GAA PROs to be paid for his efforts and is set to end his association with media and PR affairs at national level in the coming weeks.

Fr Seamus Gardiner, who is the national Referees committee PRO, and journalist Coilin Duffy, who looks after the promotion of Higher Education GAA affairs, which include the Sigerson and Fitzgibbon Cups, are the only volunteer PROs at national level excluding Ladies football and camogie.

Former GAA Press Officer Fergal McGill had been expected to take over from Lynch, but the Leitrim native has assumed a role in the office of new Ard Stiurthoir Paraic Duffy.

It is expected that Lynch's successor will be announced shortly.