"Economist Esmond Birnie claims British government backing for Casement would represent a £200m loss"

Description

Article in Irish News based entirely around my previously published research regarding a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis of the proposed c. £310m funding of the Casement Park re-development to host the 2028 Euros

Subject

Comparison of principal benefits:

- Fan/tourism spend.

-value of global TV coverage.

with main costs:

- public funds opportunity cost.

- disamenity to residents.

- policing cost re. crowd control.