The GAA stadium in west Belfast is due to host matches at Euro 2028 as part of the UK and Ireland’s joint bid to host the football championships.
The Government is “working to figure out” how much the renovation of Casement Park will cost, with recent prices “significantly higher” than they were a year ago, Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris has said.
During Northern Ireland questions shadow Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn said: “The UK’s successful bid to host with Ireland the 2028 Euros is a fantastic opportunity for Northern Ireland, but with just three years left to build the Casement Park Stadium the Executive has yet to invite tenders.
Mr Heaton-Harris replied: “I really do want to see these Euro games played at Casement Park. I made clear that I would like to see Euro 2028 games take place in Casement Park, however the latest costs that I’ve seen are significantly higher than the ones they were a year ago.
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