Farrell frustrated by grant delays

Gaelic Players Association (GPA) chief executive Dessie Farrell has tonight expressed his frustration at the delays in completing negotiations with the Government and the GAA in order to free up the €5m allocated for grants to GAA players.

Taoiseach Bertie Ahern gave the Players Association members an assurance at their annual awards banquet a year ago, outlining the Government's commitment to funding a grant system for inter-county players.