Catherine Martin (Dublin Rathdown, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

The management of commercial broadcasting rights is a matter for each sports body. Second to that, the designation of major events, including sports events, is a statutory function. As I said earlier to the previous speaker, that is under review currently.

I believe it was reported today that the GAA did have discussions with other broadcasters. Ultimately, the commercial decision is for the GAA to make. Another important factor is the change to the GAA championship structure this year, with more matches within a compacted season. I believe the committee has invited GAAGO and RTÉ in before the committee, and this will take place.

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