GPA: GAA season should go ahead - provided safeguards are put in place

A majority of players (52%) want the season to go ahead - 24% do not want the season to proceed while another 24% looked for extra safety measures

The GPA's National Executive Committee said they want to see stronger testing protocols for players, stricter compliance and oversight of Covid-19 protocols in all counties and the use of the safest venues for games.

The GPA’s national executive committee have this evening endorsed the inter-county season continuing with “additional safeguards and supports for the welfare of its members”.

After 52% of respondents to an inter-county players’ survey backed the Championship going ahead and 24% supported it with extra Covid-19 protocols, the GPA have sought stronger testing measures, compliance and oversight of Covid-19 protocols in all counties as well as the use of the safest venue for games (location and facilities). It is possible they will seek the final round of Allianz Leagues games to be played at neutral venues where travel is extensive.