Support scheme boost for GPA

GPA chief executive Dessie Farrell has identified stability as the key benefit of the updated support scheme for inter-county GAA players.

Following months of negotiations between the GPA, the Irish Sports Council and Minister of State for Tourism and Sport Michael Ring, it was announced yesterday that €900,000 would be set aside for grants for both this year and next year.

The ISC will provide the money in grant-aid to the GAA, who, in conjunction with the GPA, will then decide on how best to disperse it.