Speaking to BBC Newsline, Mr Varadkar denied that the funding announcement would be unnerving for unionists.

“It has been broadly welcomed,” he said. “I think that’s encouraging. We’re keen for the projects to be ones that all communities can see themselves in.

“People in Northern Ireland just want to get on with it. It doesn’t always have to be a constitutional question. There are simple things that can make people’s lives better.”

Asked if the lack of clarity from the UK government regarding the Casement Park funding was a sign of fractured relations between the two governments, Mr Varadkar said both are committed to the project.

The multi-million-pound redeveloped stadium will be primarily used for GAA games.

But it is also due to host soccer matches in the Euro 2028 tournament.

Mr Varadkar said: “The governments in Dublin and London have worked together on the Euros.

“It would be a shame if no games were played in Northern Ireland. Both governments are committed.”