History of the GPA - The facts please - for the ignorant

[Denn Forever]

How old is the GPA?

When first mooted, there was a need.  GAA seemed not to care about the players.

When did it become about getting grants for Inter county players?

Look at  what is happening at the moment.  No intercounty  action but clubs are out there training for the club all-irelands?  Will they be included in the allocation of grants?  Shouldn't they be?

Why do inter county players need these grants?  Reduce the amount of time players are allowed to train.  If a player want to train more, it is then a personal choice.

Please outline the facts without bombast and vitriol please.