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Lyons has defended his handling of the planned Casement redevelopment and insisted the hold-up is not his fault.

Several thousand people, including former Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams, have gathered in west Belfast to protest about the failure to redevelop Casement Park stadium.

Protest signs included the slogans "Casement's calling, Gordon's stalling" and "Hilary Benn tell us when".

Casement Park, with a 34,500 capacity, had been earmarked to host football games at the Euro 2028 football tournament but, with the project on hold, the plan has been shelved.

Before the rally, protestors gathered at the O'Donovan Rossa GAA club before a planned mile-long walk to Casement Park.