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Written question asked by Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 17 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 20 June 2025 (named day). It was answered by Darren Jones (Labour) on Friday, 20 June 2025 on behalf of the Treasury.


Casement Park: Finance

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the Spending Review, published on 11 June 2025, whether the funding allocated to Casement Park is a (a) grant or (b) loan; whether a payment will be made to the (i) Gaelic Athletic Association or any body associated it or (ii) the Northern Ireland Executive or any Department associated wth it; and whether the UK Government will require any subsequent repayments or returned profits from activities at the Stadium when completed.

Answer

The UK Government has provided £50m of Capital Financial Transactions funding to redevelop Casement Park. The UK Government will continue to work with the Northern Ireland Executive, however it is up to the Executive to design and implement the Financial Transaction. The Financial Transaction will be provided to the Executive on a net basis, it does not need to be repaid to the UK Government and the Executive can recycle any repayments indefinitely.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
60423
Session
2024-26
Related items
Spending Review 2025
Wednesday, 11 June 2025
Command papers
House of Commons
House of Lords
Subjects
Construction Finance Northern Ireland Executive Gaelic Athletic Association Casement Park
Link
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