GAA should pay debt to former players and officials

AS the GAA authorities prepare to respond to the demands of the Gaelic Players Association (GPA), they must consider at the same time how best they can upgrade the miserable level of recognition former inter-county players and officials get from the association to which they gave so much out of love of our native games and culture.

Pay-for-play is the objective of GPA officials and some players, despite their statements to the contrary.

The GAA’s failure to respond in positive way on players’ welfare has contributed to the support the GPA now enjoys among players and the general public.