Anti-grants group say issue to go before Congress

OF ONE BELIEF — the group opposed to government grants for intercounty players — have claimed a huge victory in their efforts to halt the payment of hurlers and footballers.

The organisation, headed by former Club Tyrone official Mark Conway, challenged a Central Council proposal on the matter made on December 8 to the Disputes Resolution Committee. They believe that the decision to award grants breaks the GAA’s Rule 11 — the law governing amateur status.

Following the weekend deliberations of the DRA, Conway revealed the grants issues isn’t as clear cut as had been portrayed but will have to go before Congress. And he claims that the GAA is backtracking on their earlier stance on the issue.