GAA and GPA end player expenses dispute

The GAA and the GPA have ended their dispute over player expenses that saw some players and managers avoid media duties in protest earlier this season.

In March the GPA said it was "extremely disappointed" that the GAA is seeking to continue cost-savings on player expenses and allowances introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic.

They had called for the 2022 charter to return to the pre-Covid agreement, and a joint statement from the GAA and the GPA has confirmed that a resolution has been found and than a new charter will be negotiated for the 2023 season.

"Subject to approval by the GAA's Ard Chomhairle and the GPA’s National Executive Committee who meet separately this week, the GAA and the players’ representative body can confirm that agreement has been reached on a Players’ Charter which will cover the 2022 season," it read.

"It has also been agreed after recent discussions that a new charter will be negotiated for 2023. All previously outstanding issues relating to travel expenses have been resolved. The GAA and GPA are committed to working together in a positive way in an effort to avoid similar issues arising in the future."