Mary McAleese told by GAA management that 2027 integration deadline is 'unrealistic', a view she rejects

"Mary McAleese, the independent chair of the Integration Steering Group for Gaelic games, has been told by the GAA's management committee that the deadline for full integration by 2027 is now "unrealistic." The former President of Ireland, who was appointed to head the group in 2022, heard the concerns at a meeting of the management committee shortly before Christmas. She rejected the view and expressed disappointment in them."

"Mary McAleese, the independent chair of the Integration Steering Group for Gaelic games, has been told by the GAA's management committee that the deadline for full integration by 2027 is now "unrealistic." The former President of Ireland, who was appointed to head the group in 2022, heard the concerns at a meeting of the management committee shortly before Christmas. She rejected the view and expressed disappointment in them."

Mary McAleese serves as the independent chair of the Integration Steering Group for Gaelic games. The GAA's management committee has informed her that the deadline for full integration by 2027 is now considered unrealistic. McAleese was appointed to lead the group in 2022. She heard concerns from the management committee at a meeting held shortly before Christmas. McAleese rejected the committee's assessment and expressed disappointment in their view. The shift in the management committee's position indicates internal disagreement over the timeline for integrating Gaelic games structures.

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