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Failure to redevelop Casement Park in time for Euro 2028 huge missed opportunity, says Honeyford.
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)
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Honeyford disappointed over Casement Park delays
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)
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‘Focus must remain on building Casement Park’ – Maskey
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)
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Dunne – Casement Park cannot jump the queue over public services
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)
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It’s time to build Casement Park – Maskey
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)
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Maskey welcomes work to prepare Casement Park site
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)
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Casement will be built despite missed Euros opportunity – O’Neill
Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán Michelle O’Neill says the failure to have Casement Park ready for UEFA Euro 2028 is a disappointing missed opportunity for sport and the economy, but affirms the stadium will be built and urges the British government to honour its commitment.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Casement Park not ready for UEFA Euro 2028 Original release: Casement will be built despite missed Euros opportunity – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood and Honeyford welcome Casement Park funding announcement
Alliance's Sorcha Eastwood MP and David Honeyford MLA welcome the UK Government's £50m funding announcement for the Casement Park redevelopment following the Spending Review. Honeyford says the Communities Minister must now act to ensure the stadium is built, citing an outstanding funding shortfall.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: British Government funding commitment for Casement Park redevelopment Original release: Eastwood and Honeyford welcome Casement Park funding announcement (opens in a new tab)
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UK Government must now step up to the mark following Casement Park news, says Honeyford
Alliance Sports spokesperson David Honeyford MLA welcomes the Irish Government's €50 million funding pledge for the Casement Park stadium redevelopment and calls on the UK Government to provide its own funding package and start construction as soon as possible.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Irish Government €50 million funding for Casement Park redevelopment Original release: UK Government must now step up to the mark following Casement Park news, says Honeyford (opens in a new tab)
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Burns comments on Euros sinks pretence of Casement as a project benefiting all, time DUP Minister pulled the plug
TUV's Ann McClure, who is the party secretary and West Belfast Westminster candidate, says GAA comments by Jarlath Burns show the claim that Casement Park benefits other sports is no longer tenable. She urges DUP Communities Minister Gordon Lyons to scrap the project and stop further public…
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Jarlath Burns comments on Casement Park benefits for other sports Original release: Burns comments on Euros sinks pretence of Casement as a project benefiting all, time DUP Minister pulled the plug (opens in a new tab)
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Work must continue to deliver Casement Park on time, says Honeyford
Alliance MLA David Honeyford says the withdrawal of Heron Bros from the Casement Park works is hugely disappointing but insists work must stay on schedule, urging a swift replacement contractor and rapid funding commitments from the UK and Irish governments to keep the stadium ready for Euro 2028.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Casement Park stadium build ahead of Euro 2028 Original release: Work must continue to deliver Casement Park on time, says Honeyford (opens in a new tab)
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Questions remain about Casement project
TUV Councillor Ron McDowell says taxpayers should not fund the Casement Park redevelopment, calling the project ill conceived and over budget, and says the GAA can finance its completion. He urges a clawback clause on future Casement profits if public money is used.
Public finance and taxation Infrastructure and transport Issue: Casement Park redevelopment funding decision Original release: Questions remain about Casement project (opens in a new tab)
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Casement redevelopment needs to proceed immediately, says Honeyford, after Euros bid news
Alliance Sports spokesperson David Honeyford MLA calls for the Casement Park redevelopment to proceed immediately after Turkey's withdrawal left the UK and Ireland as sole Euro 2028 bidders. He urges the Communities and Finance departments to fund it, with a GAA contribution, and asks the DUP to…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Euro 2028 co-hosting by Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales Original release: Casement redevelopment needs to proceed immediately, says Honeyford, after Euros bid news (opens in a new tab)
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Dunne – Euro 2028 is good but no blank cheques
North Down MLA Stephen Dunne says the DUP backs the joint Euro 2028 bid but will oppose any extra public money for the GAA’s Casement Park shortfall, urging the government to fund schools and health infrastructure instead.
Public finance and taxation Infrastructure and transport Issue: Funding request for Casement Park stadium Original release: Dunne – Euro 2028 is good but no blank cheques (opens in a new tab)
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‘Time for British government to fulfil Casement Park pledge’ – Maskey
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey calls on the British government to honour its pledge to fund Casement Park in Belfast and clarify how much it will allocate to the stadium's construction. He says the Executive, GAA and Irish government have already set out their contributions and welcomes Secretary of…
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Casement Park stadium funding from British government Original release: ‘Time for British government to fulfil Casement Park pledge’ – Maskey (opens in a new tab)
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Prospect of Euros coming to the British Isles should boost football, not GAA
TUV deputy leader Court Councillor Ron McDowell says a possible Euro 2028 hosting bid should benefit football in Northern Ireland rather than the GAA. He calls for Casement Park to receive no more public money than already committed, citing runaway costs and local opposition.
Public finance and taxation Economy and employment Issue: Euro 2028 co-hosting by Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales Original release: Prospect of Euros coming to the British Isles should boost football, not GAA (opens in a new tab)
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Joanna Byrne TD raises Casement Park with Minister for Sport
Sinn Féin's sport spokesperson Joanna Byrne says she raised Casement Park with the junior sport minister, welcoming the £43 million from the Irish government and urging all parties to work together so construction starts soon.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Casement Park stadium funding and construction progress Original release: Joanna Byrne TD raises Casement Park with Minister for Sport (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood to host Ulster GAA in organisation’s first official visit to Westminster
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood says she is proud to host Ulster GAA on its first official visit to Westminster and calls for Casement Park to be finished without further delay. She says she will press the UK Government on the project and keep the association's views in decision-making.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Ulster GAA first official visit to Westminster Original release: Eastwood to host Ulster GAA in organisation’s first official visit to Westminster (opens in a new tab)
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Time for British Government to deliver on Casement Park commitment – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard says the British Government must end delays and honour its funding pledge for the redevelopment of Casement Park, urging immediate action to build the modern stadium.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: British Government funding commitment for Casement Park redevelopment Original release: Time for British Government to deliver on Casement Park commitment – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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Euros present major opportunity for Northern Ireland, says Honeyford, following bid confirmation
Alliance Sports spokesperson David Honeyford MLA says hosting Euro 2028 matches will bring social and economic benefits, and calls for an immediate start to the Casement Park redevelopment in Belfast. He also urges the DUP to end its boycott so the Executive can be restored.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: UEFA confirmation of Euro 2028 host nations Original release: Euros present major opportunity for Northern Ireland, says Honeyford, following bid confirmation (opens in a new tab)
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Time to ‘put our shoulders to the wheel’ to get Casement built – Maskey
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey says it is now time to deliver the redevelopment of Casement Park after the British government committed funding through its spending review. He calls the financial clarification welcome and urges everyone to push the project forward for Antrim and Ulster Gaels.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: British Government funding commitment for Casement Park redevelopment Original release: Time to ‘put our shoulders to the wheel’ to get Casement built – Maskey (opens in a new tab)
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Finance Minister raises more questions than answers on Casement Park…
DUP Finance Committee deputy chair Diane Forsythe says the Finance Minister's failure to detail how UK Financial Transactions Capital will be allocated to Casement Park raises significant questions. She says the funding is a loan or equity investment rather than direct funding, and that the…
Public finance and taxation Issue: Casement Park Financial Transactions Capital funding allocation questions Original release: Finance Minister raises more questions than answers on Casement Park… (opens in a new tab)
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Irish Government Casement Park funding another positive step – Maskey
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey welcomes the Irish Government's commitment of €50 million towards redeveloping Casement Park in West Belfast. He calls on both Governments, the Executive, the GAA and the Football Associations to keep working together so the project is delivered quickly and on time.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Irish Government €50 million funding for Casement Park redevelopment Original release: Irish Government Casement Park funding another positive step – Maskey (opens in a new tab)