Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 June 2016
638. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will reaffirm the Government's commitment to co-fund the A5 dual carriageway linking Donegal and Derry to Monaghan when the project proceeds. [14715/16]
View answerThe Stormont House Agreement and Implementation Plan - A Fresh Start reaffirmed the Government's commitment to provide funding of £50 million for the A5 project and committed an additional £25 million to ensure that Phase 1 of the project (Newbuildings to north of Strabane) can commence as soon as the necessary planning issues have been resolved by the Northern Ireland authorities. Under the agreement it is envisaged that construction of Phase 1 of the A5 will start in 2017 with a view to completion in 2019. In keeping with the revised project timeline, the Government funding is to be provided in three tranches of £25 million in the years 2017, 2018 and 2019 respectively.
