tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348278268205456603.post1947849297972095528..comments2023-09-10T07:58:32.464-07:00Comments on Nelson's View: Sinn Fein agm in GAA complexNelson McCausland MLAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11458324593112960421noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348278268205456603.post-38224485055383120852010-02-12T14:11:21.566-08:002010-02-12T14:11:21.566-08:00This is an issue that I have raised many times dow...This is an issue that I have raised many times down through the years. Shortly after I was appointed as Minister for Culture, Arts and Leisure there was the appalling incident at Galbally in Tyrone and in the wake of that I met with senior GAA officials. I was assured that there would be an investigation and that recommendations to address such situations would be brought forward by the GAA later in the year. I hope to meet with the GAA again fairly soon for an update on progress.Nelson McCausland MLAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11458324593112960421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348278268205456603.post-79098588964190839222010-02-12T14:01:23.532-08:002010-02-12T14:01:23.532-08:00As you are the Minister for Sport, you should set ...As you are the Minister for Sport, you should set up a review of funding for the GAA in Northern Ireland given:<br>i) they are not just a sporting organisation - according to their constitution;<br>ii) the naming of grounds after Sinn Fein P-IRA and INLA terrorists;<br>iii) the use of their premises for Sinn Fein P-IRA meetings and events;<br>iv) the playing of the Soldier's Song at matches;<br>v) the flying of the RoI flag at matches.<br><br>Surely all these contravene equality legislation and the right of those employed there to work in a neutral environment? Or as usual, are there different rules to appease Republicans?<br><br>Orange halls only seem to get funding these days if they convert to community halls run by a local association. If every Orange lodge had a football team, would full funding be available as happens with the GAA?Sporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16363843691470135415noreply@blogger.com