Peer's Terrorism Clause in Casement Park Funding

0:00I'm Cory with the story, and you've been listening to Europe News today, AI-powered European coverage. A House of Lords peer and former Ulster Unionist leader Tom Elliott has defended his call for terrorism clause in UK funding for the casemen, Park redevelopment and WestBelfast. He raised written questions asking if the government checked for Gaelic Athletic Association links to terrorist groups or added conditions to prevent such use of the stadium. Work has started on demolishing old buildings at the site, which has been derelict for 15 years due to planning issues. The project now hinges on securing full funding, with the UK government already committing 50 million pounds. Senfine MP Cathal Maligan called Elliott's questions ignorant and ironic, noting the GAA's community role and Elliott's own soccer club benefiting. From GAA players, Elliott pointed to past naming of grounds after IRA members as evidence of troubling ties. The government replied that no specific assessment was done on GAA links, but the Terrorism

1:02Act already banned support for proscribed groups at such. Venues. Elliott, who chairs Bali and the Mallard Football Club, stressed he wants the GAA to be more inclusive across communities. As demolition ramps up next week, the debate highlights ongoing tensions over sports funding and Northern Ireland's divided history, with both sides, pushing for a shared future.