GAA disappointed with Cullen comments

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The GAA has expressed its disappointment at comments made in the Dáil yesterday by the Minister for Arts, Sports and Tourism, Martin Cullen TD.

The Minister cast doubt on future funding for the Government’s Annual Team Performance and Support Schemes for the Development of Excellence in hurling and Gaelic football.

GAA President, Nickey Brennan said it was his hope that the Government would continue to honour the terms of the agreement reached in November last year and that the schemes as rolled out in 2008 had been an appropriate recognition of the contribution of senior intercounty players to the social, economic and cultural life of the nation.

He said the GAA would be talking to the GPA in the coming days in relation to the matter.