Main points

Initial Players' sponsorship fund of £250,000.

Initial Players' sponsorship fund of £250,000.

Ten companies contribute £25,000 each.

Money to be distributed 50 per cent to the player, 30 per cent to the player's panel, 10 per cent to players' hardship fund, 10 per cent to county boards.

Fund to be managed by the GAA and administered by Murray Consultants.

Players to be paid within 30 days of completing their sponsorship agreement with sponsor.

Central Council to pay Murray Consultants.

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