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Fr Byrne told BBC News NI the parish wanted to help Mr Faloon and he hoped getting rid of the house would bring some "peace and healing into Sean's life".

Fr Byrne also expressed a wish that the project would usher in a "new chapter" for the area and improve road safety in the vicinity of the school.

Instead, days before the work began, he was allowed into the building for a final time in a visit facilitated by the current parish priest, Fr Charles Byrne.

The chair of the Business and Trade Select Committee, Liam Byrne, has written to M&S chief executive Stuart Machin seeking reassurances, saying it was "imperative" to understand what had happened.

Labour's Ian Byrne, who represents Liverpool West Derby, told fellow MPs: "The reality is that prices are far too high already, especially for younger fans."