GPA taking long-term approach to GAA negotiations

The GPA is also proposing the use of a confidential disclosure platform to monitor whether inter-county squads are adhering to designated off-seasons

The GPA will also by hit by the GAA's loss of revenue due to the coronavirus shutdown. Picture: INPHO/Bryan Keane

The GPA will be taking a long-term approach to negotiations over a new deal with the GAA, despite the ongoing pandemic and economic turbulence still to come.

The players' body derives 39% of its core funding via a 15% take of the association's Central Council revenues and negotiations on a new deal failed to finish late last year with the result that the current agreement has been rolled forward to include 2020.