Jarlath Burns reacts to GAA Allianz sponsorship criticismClose to 800 current and former GAA inter-county players called for an end to the sponsorship arrangement between the GAA and AllianzView Image Jarlath Burns (Image: ©INPHO/Tom Maher)Jarlath Burns has called for "time and space" as the GAA considers its sponsorship with Allianz, following the company's alleged links to the conflict in Palestine, as reported by the UN. ‌Allianz has maintained a long-standing sponsorship agreement with the GAA for the National Leagues, and Burns explained how the issue is currently under review. ‌He stated: "We have referred it to our ethics and integrity commission, they're looking at it. "We've also, for the first time ever, the GAA has never before in our history issued a statement on a geopolitical issue outside of Ireland. ‌Burns also defended the GAA's decision to host an NFL game at Croke Park last Sunday, despite the US funding Israel's war effort.