GAA to officially recognise GPA

[Blue Boy]

GAA to officially recognise the GPA

Setanta.com

GAA chiefs have indicated that a framework is in the pipeline to formally recognise the GPA as the principal representatives of Senior intercounty players.

Officials from the GAA and the players' body gathered in an historical meeting at Croke Park on Monday night before a joint statement was issued.

"The meeting concentrated on agreeing a framework to facilitate discussions which could potentially lead to formal recognition of the GPA as the principal body representing senior intercounty football and hurling players," read the statement.

The GAA has revealed that this formal recognition will come to fruition during Nickey Brennan's term as GAA President, which runs until April 2009.

Both parties will meet in the coming weeks to set down a document, which will outline the future agreement. A schedule of meetings and a framework for discussions have also been set in stone.

The issue of government-sponsored grants for Senior intercounty panels was also discussed at Monday night's summit.

Both the GAA and the GPA have agreed to await clarification from the Minister for Arts, Sports and Tourism, John O'Donoghue, on issues previously raised by the respective bodies.

[hows she cutting]

about time n all

[winghalfun]

Hope its a case of "come into my parlour said the spider to the fly"