'It's time for cool heads': Minister for Sport hopeful of a resolution in skort dispute
Patrick O'Donovan says he remains hopeful a solution can be found to the current dispute within Camogie circles
The Minister for Sport Patrick O'Donovan says he remains hopeful a solution can be found to the current dispute
The Gaelic Players Association is seeking support from the Government to ensure the Munster Senior Camogie final between Cork and Waterford goes ahead as scheduled on Saturday afternoon.
Players from both teams indicated earlier this week that they intend to wear shorts for the provincial decider - a week after their counterparts in Dublin and Kilkenny were instructed to change their gear after players lined-up wearing shorts ahead of their provincial semi-final.
The Camogie Association has called a Special Congress for May 22, where a motion to resolve the controversy surrounding players being forced to wear skorts will be put to a vote.
Speaking at an event in Limerick this Friday, Mr O'Donovan said he hopes common sense will prevail.
"I'm the father of two little girls that play camogie and my wife plays camogie. So, you know, we're big camogie supporters and a big supporter of Gaelic games. There is a special congress that the Camogie Association have called and I think it's time now for cool heads, to be honest about it, and for people to draw breath," he said.
"I would hope that we get to a resolution shortly because we're at the height of the championship, the fine weather, and we have club games as well. So look, ultimately I think what everybody wants here is a resolution where young women that are playing the game will be allowed to line out for either their club or their county in whatever form of clothing that they want themselves, whatever is most comfortable for them themselves," he added.
The minister refused to be drawn on what should happen regarding this weekend's Munster final but he did note the game is likely to be one of the best-attended for some time.
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