Overview
- An Coiste Bainistíochta on Friday accepted the Ethics and Integrity Commission’s recommendation to maintain the Allianz partnership.
- The GAA said unilateral termination could bring legal consequences and damage its ability to do business, so it must honour existing contracts.
- The EIC urged the GAA to press Allianz plc to use its influence within the group to ensure compliance with Irish, European and international law, and to strengthen ethical safeguards in contracts.
- Opposition continues, with eight county boards passing removal motions and about 800 current and former players submitting a petition in August.
- The GAA stated Allianz plc has no involvement with the IDF or companies in the Gaza war, noting a UN special rapporteur’s report cited the German parent via PIMCO holding Israeli government bonds; the renewed deal runs through 2030.