Debate contribution: Casement Park

Debate contribution by Mr Matthew O'Toole on 9 June 2025.

MLA: Mr Matthew O'Toole
Party at the time: Social Democratic and Labour Party
Date: 9 June 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Casement Park
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 4997308

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The deputy First Minister did not answer my question. I, of course, want equitable funding for other grounds. Ravenhill and Windsor are both in my constituency. I am glad that they are there and are thriving, but Casement Park has lain idle for 12 years. I am not a unionist, but, if I were, I would think that the best way of demonstrating to nationalists that Northern Ireland is working would be to build a world-class GAA stadium in the middle of west Belfast. Does the deputy First Minister support the stadium's being built, and will she work in the Executive to get it built, including with additional funding, if necessary?

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 1381/22-27.

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