The statements from Ulster GAA and the IFA follow remarks from GAA president Jarlath Burns that he “pessimistic” that Casement Park would be completed in time for the Euros
Ulster GAA has said it remains fully committed to efforts to host Euro 2028 matches at Casement Park , but has revealed a funding decision from the UK Government has been further delayed until after the General Election.
Read more: Casement Park's chance of hosting Euro 2028 games is over says GAA president Jarlath Burns There have been reports that the projected costs of the rebuild could soar as high as £308 million in a worst-case scenario. In 2011, the Stormont executive committed £62.5 million to the project. “It's very handy for the Conservative government that they get out of having to do it. The Gaelic Athletic Association will always be in a very precarious position when we find ourselves depending on the goodwill of the British government. It's never worked out for us before.
“The recent comments of Uachtaran CLG , Jarlath Burns, reflects the frustration and dismay regarding the delay in the development of Casement Park relating to both the procurement of a main contractor and the project’s funding package.
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