Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey has called on the British government to honour its commitment to fund Casement Park.

The West Belfast MP said:

“It is time for the British government to fulfil its Casement Park pledge, clarify the funding it will allocate for the construction of this stadium, and enable us to move forward and build a new home for Ulster gaels.

“The Executive, GAA and Irish government have all set out their contribution to fund the building of this stadium, the onus is now on the British government to do the same.

“The reconstruction of Casement Park in Belfast will not only provide a new home for Ulster gaels, but will also create huge benefits, driving investment, creating jobs and boosting tourism.

“I welcome the British Secretary of State Hilary Benn’s comments on Tuesday when he said ‘it is important Casement Park is built’. It is now time for his government to live up to those words and provide the necessary funding to deliver this transformative project.”