GPA clarifies role in player welfare issues
The player organisation published a detailed FAQ (frequently asked questions) statement on its website pointing out the extent of its operations, stating: “1,945 players have availed of our elective services over the past three years of the Development Programme. This is where players specifically engage with programmes such as personal development coaching, career development, business start-up, personal counselling, educational support and other such services.
“However, in addition ALL county players receive non-elective services such as cardiac screening, enhanced injury cover and mouth guards (footballers). Every county player also receives an annual Government grant which was vigorously campaigned for by the GPA to bring about parity of esteem with other elite level athletes supported by the State.
