Sinn Féin representatives have met with the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) urging it to approve the proposed Casement Park development.

The GAA project, estimated to cost £72 million, has already had planning agreed by the Executive and was in the Programme for Government.

West Belfast MP Paul Maskey said: "We met with the Department of Infrastructure to discuss the ongoing delay of Casement Park. A number of weeks ago we met with Ulster GAA along with Michelle O'Neill to ask for an update and to state our continued support. 

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"Sinn Féin remain committed to the redevelopment of Casement Park. It is a landmark project and will greatly enhance the regeneration of the West Belfast area and will be a first-class stadium for Gaelic games in Ulster."

Sinéad Ennis, the party's culture, arts and sport spokesperson added: "The development of Casement Park will have a positive impact in the lives of people in the area providing opportunities for residents and businesses in terms of investment and job creation opportunities for West Belfast.

"It will also enhance Gaelic games throughout Antrim, Ulster and indeed across the island."

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