The leaders of Ireland's main sporting organisations will today warn of losses of tens of millions of euros due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Management from soccer, rugby and GAA will tell politicians at the Oireachtas Covid-19 Committee how their sports have been affected by the restrictions GAA President, John Horan, will tell politicians how there is an estimated €50m hole in this years finances with further losses of at least €20m expected.
The Chief Executive of the IRFU, Philip Browne, will say how the absence of spectators is a key issue in the financial crisis rugby is facing.
He will forecast losses in excess of €30m this year and will give the stark warning that next year's outlook is 'far worse'.