The UK government cannot confirm whether it will provide funding to redevelop Casement Park until it knows the costs and sees revised proposals for the stadium, Hilary Benn has said.
The Northern Ireland Secretary was commenting after the GAA expressed hope that a lower spec redevelopment project can be delivered without an excessive drain on the public purse.
GAA president Jarlath Burns said the organisation was still planning for a venue with a capacity in excess of 30,000 but he said the fit-out would be more “modest and basic” than what was envisaged when the stadium was earmarked as a host venue for the Euro 2028 football tournament.
It is understood the GAA has now reverted to the plan it had in place for Casement prior to it being selected as a Euros venue.