The Gaelic Players Association (GPA) released a statement this afternoon on GAA Director General Tom Ryan’s appearance at the Joint Committee for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media.
According to the statement, Director General Tom Ryan’s public clarification proved that the GAA is “willing to establish a female charter should they be so asked by the LGFA and Camogie Association”.
Gaelic football and camogie players in clubs across the country have been involved in #unitedforequality protests since last month. The protest came after a statement from the GPA was released, explaining that the GAA, LGFA and Camogie associations did not take action to address the training and playing environments issues stated in the State of Play Report, which was published a few months ago.
The State of Play equality report was compiled following a survey of 1,579 women intercounty players. The survey called on the GAA, LGFA and Camogie associations to work together to bridge the gap in experiences and support for women in Gaelic games.
The statement outlined that the players’ main request to the LGFA, the Camogie Association, and the GAA was to develop a charter for female players, in discussions with the GPA, to establish minimum standards for the players’ collective welfare. The request was for the charter to be implemented by the 2024 season.
The most recent GPA statement revealed that the players will continue to protest until a “much-needed resolution” has been agreed upon.
The LGFA and Camogie Association have yet to comment.
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