§ Lady HermonTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what support he is providing to ensure that Casement Park remains a venue for Gaelic games. [172285]
§ Angela SmithI have already provided, through the Sports Council for Northern Ireland's Interim Safe Sports Grounds Scheme, £150,000 to the Antrim County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) to help ensure that Casement Park remains a venue for Gaelic Games. The Sports Council has also recently begun discussions with the Ulster Council of the GAA, which is responsible for the overall development of Gaelic sports in Northern Ireland, about the future capital priorities for Gaelic games including those relating to Casement Park. Until these discussions are completed it would not be appropriate to comment on what additional support might be provided to ensure that Casement Park remains a venue for Gaelic Games.