GPA chief Parsons calls for increased Government funding for inter-county players

GPA CEO Parsons said that the request is a 'catch-up' for years of neglect while it is stated in the submission that the average grant should be €4,000 by 2030, to take account of inflation since 2008.

INCREASED FUNDING: Gaelic Players Association chief Tom Parsons has called on the government to cough up more cash for inter-county players - and pointed to the worrying drain of hard pressed players in weaker counties. Pic: ©INPHO/Bryan Keane

Gaelic Players Association chief Tom Parsons has called on the government to cough up more cash for inter-county players - and pointed to the worrying drain of hard pressed players in weaker counties.

The GPA has made a pre-budget submission to the government requesting that the inter-county players grant scheme be almost doubled from €5.6m to €10m.