GAA and GPA settle their differences
May 17, 2022
Gaelic Players Association (GPA) CEO Tom Parsons. ©INPHO/Ben Whitley.
The two-month dispute between the GAA and GPA has ended after an agreement on a players’ charter for the 2022 season was reached last evening.
The dispute centred on a number of issues relating to the payment of expenses to inter-county players and led to players and some managers refusing to give media interviews. Both parties have also agreed to implementing a new charter for 2023.
A joint statement from the GAA and GPA read: “Subject to approval by the GAA’s Ard Chomhairle and the GPA’s National Executive Committee who meet separately this week, the GAA and the players’ representative body can confirm that agreement has been reached on a Players’ Charter which will cover the 2022 season.
“It has also been agreed after recent discussions that a new charter will be negotiated for 2023.
“All previously outstanding issues relating to travel expenses have been resolved.
“The GAA and GPA are committed to working together in a positive way in an effort to avoid similar issues arising in the future.”
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