Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 September 2025
349. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if consideration is being given to adjusting or increasing the grant allocated to players (details supplied) to bring it in line with inflation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49695/25]
View answer356. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if his Department will consider increasing the player welfare grants available to inter-county GAA players; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50278/25]
View answer357. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the available supports to inter-county GAA players; if he intends increasing the supports available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50279/25]
View answer359. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he supports the findings of a report (details supplied); the steps he can take to implement the recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50373/25]
View answerI propose to take Question Nos 349, 356, 357, and 359 together.
Sport Ireland distributed €5.6 million in 2024 in respect of the Government's support for intercounty Gaelic Games in addition to the annual investment in Games Development. This funding is payable to the GAA which, in collaboration with the LGFA, the Camogie Association and the Gaelic Players Association (GPA), is responsible for its distribution to teams and players along with its reporting and oversight.
I wish to advise the Deputy that the GPA has sent copies of its pre-Budget Submission for 2026 to me and to my officials. In line with other pre-budget submissions, it will be given due consideration in the context of Budget discussions.
