Casement Park redevelopment important to people of NI and to me, says Hilary Benn
Secretary of State Hilary Benn has described the redevelopment of Casement Park as important to the people here, and to him, but said funding will have to be identified.The derelict former GAA ground in west Belfast was earmarked as a venue for the Euros hosted by the UK and Ireland in 2028.
Hilary Benn will not say how much money Casement will get
The Northern Ireland Secretary of State has declined to say how much money the government might be willing to contribute to redeveloping Casement Park. Hilary Benn was speaking for the first time since it emerged that no money will come from Westminster for the stadium to be built in time for Euro 2028.
Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn declines to put figure on Casement Park funding
Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn has declined to put a figure on how much the UK Government is willing to contribute to the redevelopment of Casement Park. It comes after the government announced it will not fund the west Belfast stadium in time for the Euros in 2028, due to “a significant risk that it would not be built in time”.
Casement Park: Secretary of State Hilary Benn’s letter in full as funding denied
Funding for Casement Park to be built in time for the stadium to host Euro 2028 football has been rejected by the UK Government. This decision confirms the fears that the financial issues facing the project would mean west Belfast will miss out on hosting matches in four years when the tournament is held jointly by the UK and Ireland.
Casement Park: Funding for GAA ground's redevelopment will need to be 'identified' says Hilary Benn
The Northern Ireland Secretary has described the redevelopment of Casement Park as important to the people of the region, and to him, but said funding will have to be identified.
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