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Michelle O’Neill speaks at united Ireland conference in Belfast

First Minister Michelle O’Neill has insisted that Casement Park will be rebuilt while she is in office.

The Sinn Féin vice-president said her preference was that it would be ready in time for Euro 2028 but she made it clear that even if it was not completed by then, it would still happen.

She told an event in Belfast: “In case there’s any doubt out there, Casement will be built on my watch.”

Northern Ireland is due to host five games in the championships but the stadium site remains derelict and redevelopment work has yet to begin.

Supporters of the project hope the next UK government, after the 4 July election, might provide the necessary funding.

Ms O’Neill is one of the guest speakers at the event in Belfast, which is being attended by more than 2,000 people and is discussing a united Ireland.

Organised by the group Ireland’s Future, the speakers include the former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and the GAA president Jarlath Burns.


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