The Gaelic Players Association (GPA) is putting forward a motion to introduce "formal mechanisms" to ensure all inter-county fixture competition decisions have input from the players.
The motion, one of nine being put forward by the GPA, would require consultation with player representatives "to protect player welfare and mitigate against professional / education disadvantage".
The split-season, a structure which the GPA supports, ensures a cramped calendar for players and provides scheduling issues for all parties.
The GPA are also seeking "formal, structured player representation on all key decision-making bodies affecting inter-county players, within integrated GAA Structures, including Central Council, Provincial Councils and County Boards".
Elsewhere a motion that underage ticket pricing for inter-county fixtures remains affordable will also be put forward.
Children's ticket prices in the stand for the Connacht Football championship semi-finals rose from €5 to €35 - am increase made for "logistical" and "economic" reasons, according to their provincial council.
It requests that "any future pricing structures reflect the importance of encouraging young supporters to attend Gaelic games."
The GPA are also proposing to work with other player bodies to ensure there is independent athlete representation within sporting governance structures in Ireland.
All four of those motions are being proposed by the GPA’s National Executive Committee.
The other motions include a request to have equitable promotion, media coverage, and commercial support across inter-county hurling, camogie, and football, in collaboration with the GAA, LGFA, and Camogie Association. That is being proposed by Fermanagh hurler Ben Corrigan.
Longford’s Evan Tully will raise a motion that the GPA would work with the GAA to explore enhanced support for players who are in their first year playing adult inter-county, to support their transition and maximise player retention.
Tipperary women’s footballer Angela McGuigan wants the GPA to seek amendment of the expense payments for female inter-county players to provide for monthly reimbursement, rather than the existing system of payment in two instalments after the the league and championship.
The motions will be considered at the Gaelic Players Association AGM 2026 next Monday.
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