GPA chief executive Tom Parsons says the lack of support for female players 'remains unacceptable'.

Ahead of its AGM in Portlaoise tomorrow, the players' body has revealed that more than 100 inter-county camogie and ladies football players sought help from its hardship fund last year.

Ladies football and camogie players staged protests earlier this year before they were suspended after the GAA agreed to contribute to a 2024 players charter for the LGFA and Camogie Association. The two bodies are currently in talks with the GAA about merging.

"In 2022, 102 female players sought assistance from the GPA hardship fund due to the lack of essential support, including travel expenses and access to various medical supports," Parsons is quoted as saying by RTÉ.

"It's crucial for our national governing bodies, including the GAA and the Government, to take action to address this issue now, alongside integration efforts. Addressing this remains a key priority for the GPA.

"The charter will be pivotal to implementing positive changes for players. Already players took a stand in 2023 and, despite a formal commitment that helped pause the protest action, we still await the investment from the National Governing Bodies to deliver a player charter and minimum standards in 2024."

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