GAA, LGFA and Camogie urged to deliver long-awaited merger by 2027
THE Steering Group on Integration insists unification can happen by 2027.
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Steering Committee Chairperson Mary McAleese says GAA, LGFA and Camogie Association must unite under the one umbrella in 2027
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The Steering Committee Chairperson Mary McAleese gave the update on the integration process
A new Central Fixtures Oversight Committee was formed last month, headed up by former Munster GAA chair Ger Ryan.
The GPA have raised concerns over the lack of consultation with the players' representative body in the process, as doubts hang over the plan to make it happen by 2027.
Chaired by former President of Ireland Mary McAleese, the SGI remains confident that joining forces will be a reality in two years.
A statement said: 'Integration is a complex mission but the sentiment remains the same. There is a clear commitment to deliver an integrated association by 2027.
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'The integration of three separate associations, who have spent decades building their own identity, structures and ways of doing things, is an extraordinary undertaking.
'This is a complex piece of work involving experts across the three associations.
'The goal is to have one single membership for all in 2027.'
McAleese added: 'I urge all stakeholders to do everything they can to make an integrated mindset a reality in their sphere of influence.
"It is our future and making it happen is the responsibility of all.'
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