Violence was a regular feature of the 2006 Second Test

GAA and AFL representatives held discussions in Dubai and a statement said both organisations would report back to their controlling bodies.

Last year's series was abandoned after off-the-ball incidents marred the second test in 2006 at Croke Park.

Nickey Brennan, Anthony Tohill and Pat Daly represented the GAA in Dubai.

The AFL was represented by chief executive Andrew Demetriou and Kevin Sheehan.

"The meeting focused largely on the issue of playing rules, including disciplinary issues, and the overall organisation and regulation of any new series," said a GAA statement.

"The next meetings of Coiste Bainist�/Ard Chomhairle are scheduled for the 15/16 February, while the next scheduled AFL Board meeting is set for 17 February.

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"No further statement will be issued on this matter until both controlling bodies have considered the reports from Nickey Brennan and Andrew Demetriou."

It is understood that the AFL Players' Association and its Irish counterpart want the games to resume, as does the overall AFL body.

But the GAA has refused to be involved in any tribunal hearings into the violence from the 2006 Test.

Demetriou and Brennan met in Paris in October to discuss the resumption of the series, but both sporting bodies released few details of the "frank and cordial" meeting.

The GAA has been coy to talk about the future of the International Rules.

Croke Park believes for the series to have a future, that the Under 17 series will have to be abandoned in the wake of the decisions of players such as Down's Martin Clarke and Laois's Colm Begley to move Down Under.

With the AFL celebrating 150 years of football this season and the GAA celebrating its 125th anniversary next year, it looks likely that if a future for the Series can be secured, Australia will play host to this year's tests in October with Ireland set to host two tests in 2009.