1639. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if his Department has received a submission (details supplied) seeking an increase in the annual fund for senior inter-county player grants to €10 million; if that submission is under consideration in the context of Budget 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62082/26]

The Gaelic Players Association (GPA) has submitted a pre-Budget funding submission to my Department in which it has sought a significant increase in Exchequer funding support.

This will be given due consideration in the context of the outcome for my Department of the Budget 2027 negotiation process and taking account of the funding demands across the Department, particularly in the context of the funding needs and demands from a wide range of sports.