Covid-19 Update
29ú Bealtaine 2020
The GAA
continues to monitor closely the ongoing pandemic and the Government’s roadmap
relating to the relaxation of restrictions.
The
Association notes that we remain in Phase One and await an update about the
possible move to Phase Two on June 8, as outlined by the authorities.
Should the
country move to Phase Two as planned, GAA Clubs will be able to re-open
designated walking tracks on June 8, subject to engagement with Croke Park
around a facilities management plan.
We do not
envisage a return to training in small groups in Phase Two and pitches and
playing areas are to remain closed. However, as per the government roadmap,
this may be reviewed in Phase Three.
The GAA
can also confirm that it will publish its Return to Safe Activity Document when
the government signals that the country has moved to the second phase of its
plan.
This
document will require approval from the government’s own expert group on Return
to Sport, which we continue to work with. This group currently considers Gaelic
games a ‘Phase 4’ sport.
Progress has
also been made in re-configuring the 2020 GAA Kelloggs’ Cúl Camps and subject
to the country moving onto the next phase of its recovery, we will provide more
details about this initiative.
The GAA
has stuck rigidly to the government’s plan and dates from the outset of this
outbreak and will continue to do so, taking advice from medical experts and our
own Advisory Committee.
We
re-affirm our position that no one is keener to return to games and general
games-related activity but this will only be considered when it is acceptable
to do so to maximise the safety and well-being of our players, members and
wider society.