Interesting- do you have the link?
Surely the Slaney given the story involves WexfordâŚfor nowâŚby the time itâs over he might have his own series, Marty Morrisseys Taxes and Trails, an audit of irelands best lived riverside walks and tax havens.
It was in last weeks report done by some subject matter experts from Sheffield and Manchester, didnât get much coverage because the country just assumes the GAA will prop up all other sporting organisations.
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Any figures for the popular sports in terms.of participation
Nothing, at the moment these international experts have just outlined how the plastic pitches in cages built for pot-bellied middle aged fellas in their replica premier league kits are all funded off the back of revenue generated by the GAA.
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The experts thw gga paid?
You even want the international experts to be volunteers as well now?
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Quick @Juhniallio run down the yacht club and pick @Little_Lord_Fauntleroy up off the floor
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No, i want an independent report, here is what i mean mate
Jim Power has authored numerous economic reports commissioned by organizations seeking to influence public policy or support specific industry goals. A pattern in his work is that findings often align with the priorities of the commissioning entity, raising questions about objectivity. Here are 10 examples:
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SIMI and EV Infrastructure: A report for the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) highlighted the need for significant investment in electric vehicle infrastructure, supporting SIMIâs advocacy for government incentives and private investment.
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Curragh Racecourse: Commissioned by the Curragh, this report underscored the racing centerâs economic significance, aligning with efforts to secure further funding and grow its profile.
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Irish Spirits Association: A report supported the associationâs push for reduced excise duties on spirits, emphasizing the industryâs economic contributions and potential for export growth.
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Vintnersâ Federation of Ireland (VFI): Powerâs study advocated for support measures for pubs, reflecting the VFIâs interests in highlighting their social and economic value.
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Small Firms Association (SFA): A report for the SFA stressed the challenges facing small businesses, aligning with its call for policy measures to reduce costs and regulatory burdens.
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Food Drink Ireland: Powerâs analysis on sugar taxes aligned with the food industryâs argument against excessive regulation, emphasizing job and revenue risks.
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Retail Ireland: A study on the impact of Brexit emphasized risks to retail and supply chains, backing the organizationâs advocacy for government intervention.
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Irish Farmers Association (IFA): Reports often align with the IFAâs positions, such as calls for better supports for farmers in the context of environmental and market challenges.
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Tourism Ireland: A report emphasized the importance of investing in tourism infrastructure, reflecting the bodyâs goals to secure more government support.
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Retail Grocery Dairy & Allied Trades Association (RGDATA): Analysis supported calls for stronger protections against large supermarket chains, aligning with the interests of small retailers.
In most cases, these reports serve as tools to legitimize the commissioning organizationâs positions, often aligning closely with their desired outcomes.
This could be like the fall of Enron
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Fingers crossed
So youâre endorsing a guy who supports the Horsey set and Farmers??
If the gaa loses its amateur status what even is it anymore?
Doesnât seem like a coincidence to me that the dodgy report mentioned above came out last week.
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What, im showing not to trust any report commisiomed by rural ireland
Didnt you come on here to promote Fobts?full of stats, then we found out you were a yates plant
Iâm just glad youâre a fan of a man who is well involved with the Irish Farmers Association
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Huh
All sorts of issues with the Muldoon report mentioned above that Iâd expect a Junior Cert student that peruses S&P 500 10k reports in their spare time would pick up.
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