Shane Cassells (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I wish to ask a final question of the GAA and FAI. It was in the news that today that there was a successful UEFA championship bid yesterday for the UK and Ireland. I raised the development of Casement Park in the Seanad earlier. There is unfortunately already some negative voices from those in the Traditional Unionist Voice, TUV, and Northern Ireland soccer towards the redevelopment of Casement Park. I would hate to see something that is such a positive for this island turning into a negative. I support the cause of Mr. Justin McNulty MLA, who has called for a definitive statement on the funding of Casement Park so that it goes ahead. Where do the negotiations stand in securing the required funding from the UK and Irish Governments?

This is a crucial question. When will construction need to start on Casement Park to ensure it is ready?