GAA seeks proof of link between spectators and Covid spread

The Irish Examiner understands GAA president John Horan wants to give a clear indication about the 2020 Championship to counties before their squads are officially permitted to resume training on September 14 ahead of returning to competitive play in October. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

The GAA are seeking proof from the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) that limited numbers of spectators are congregating and contributing to the spread of Covid-19.

As the Government endorsed NPHET’s recommendation to stage all outdoor sports fixtures games behind closed doors, the GAA have invited acting chief medical officer Dr Ronan Glynn to address them and provide the reasoning behind the latest restriction, which the Government endorsed.