GAA

Taoiseach calls for big games to be free to air after weighing in on GAAGo

Leo Varadkar said broadcasting ‘big matches’ of the season on RTÉ/TG4 and other matches on GAAGo could be a 'possible win-win’

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar wants the GAA to ensure that all big games are broadcast on free to air TV. Picture: Fergal Phillips

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has joined a chorus of politicians calling on the GAA and RTÉ to change their stance on the broadcast of games.

The association and broadcaster have come under fire over the past week due to several high profile games, particularly in the Munster hurling championship, only being available to view through the paid streaming service GAAGo, which they co-own.

Varadkar said that he supported the remarks of Tánaiste Micheál Martin, who said ...