"Follow the money - the immortal advice of 'DeepThroat' to the Washington Post journalists investigating the Watergate scandal in the 1970s - hasn't just stood the test of time, it has been reinforced by it."
"In GAA affairs, I prefer a deviation on that theme, with 'follow the evidence' as the guiding principle."
"It sounds simple but it's often ignored in the decision-making process, drowned out by emotion, tradition, self-interest and sometimes even misinformation."
The maxim 'follow the money' has proven enduring and reinforced over time. In GAA affairs, a deviation toward 'follow the evidence' is recommended as the guiding principle. Evidence-based decision-making should determine competition timing and structure. The approach appears straightforward but frequently gets sidelined in the decision-making process. Emotions, longstanding traditions, vested self-interest and occasional misinformation often drown out evidence. Prioritizing evidence can reduce biased outcomes and support practical, fair choices about January competitions and broader governance in the association.
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