The GAA confirmed on Saturday that they will continue its sponsorship deal with Allianz after Central Council and the Management Committee ‘‘overwhelmingly agreed’’ to maintain the partnership. Last December, the Association received a report from its Ethics and Integrity Commission to maintain the link with the insurance group after a number of county boards passed motions at their county conventions calling for Allianz's removal. Allianz, through its German parent company, was among a series of companies listed in a report by UN special rapporteur on Human Rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Francesca Albanese.
In February, Congress was halted after protesters made their way into Croke Park. A number of the protesters walked to the top table, holding a banner behind several officials, including GAA president Jarlath Burns. A group of further protesters shouted ‘Allianz amach.’’ Meetings of the Management Committee and Central Council took place on Friday night and on Saturday and on Saturday the GAA issued an update saying: "Arising from correspondence received from Tyrone County Board, the Management Committee and Central Council revisited the issue of the Association's partnership with Allianz. Following a comprehensive discussion, it was overwhelmingly agreed to endorse the decision taken last December to adopt the recommendation of the Ethics and Integrity Commission report and to maintain this partnership.’’
