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SDLP West Belfast Councillor Paul Doherty warns that failing to finish the Casement Park upgrade for the 2028 European Championship would betray west Belfast, after GAA President Jarlath Burns said the work is unlikely to be ready in time. He urges the Executive and British Government to secure…
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Alliance Lagan Valley MLA David Honeyford says the UK Government's decision not to fund Casement Park's redevelopment for the 2028 European Championship is disappointing and a lost opportunity for Northern Ireland. He links it to the same-day pause of City Deals funding and says Alliance will keep…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Casement Park not ready for UEFA Euro 2028 Original release: Failure to redevelop Casement Park in time for Euro 2028 huge missed opportunity, says Honeyford. (opens in a new tab)
Alliance MLA David Honeyford says he would be hugely disappointed if Casement Park is not ready to host Euro 2028 games, after GAA President Jarlath Burns said completion in time looks unlikely. He blames Westminster and the DUP for delays and uncertainty.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Jarlath Burns comments on Casement Park benefits for other sports Original release: Honeyford disappointed over Casement Park delays (opens in a new tab)
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey says finding a solution to get contractors on site and start building Casement Park before Euro 2028 is a top priority, urging the Irish and British governments to work with football bodies and the GAA to deliver the project on time.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Casement Park stadium build ahead of Euro 2028 Original release: ‘Focus must remain on building Casement Park’ – Maskey (opens in a new tab)
DUP North Down MLA and sport spokesman Stephen Dunne says the party supports the joint UK/Republic of Ireland Euro 2028 bid but opposes extra funding for Casement Park beyond the original Executive allocation. He warns against Treasury meeting the GAA shortfall while schools, housing and hospitals…
Public finance and taxation Issue: Casement Park additional funding for Euro 2028 bid Original release: Dunne – Casement Park cannot jump the queue over public services (opens in a new tab)
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey urges the British government to spell out how much money it will commit to rebuilding Casement Park in West Belfast, following a rally of supporters calling for progress at the stadium. He also asks the Communities Minister to work with Executive ministers to back the…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Casement Park reconstruction rally in West Belfast Original release: It’s time to build Casement Park – Maskey (opens in a new tab)
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey welcomes GAA confirmation that preparatory work at Casement Park in West Belfast will soon begin. He says the redeveloped stadium will serve Ulster GAA and host major events, and calls on the Irish and British governments and the Executive to press ahead with the project…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Casement Park site preparation work to begin Original release: Maskey welcomes work to prepare Casement Park site (opens in a new tab)