Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 May 2017
574. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the timeframe for the completion of works on the N2 Corracrin to Emyvale road; the amount which has been set aside for phase three works; when works will begin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23350/17]
View answer575. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the N2 and A5 road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23352/17]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 574 and 575 together.
As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects (such as the N2) is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.
Within its capital budget, the assessment and prioritisation of individual projects is a matter in the first instance for TII in accordance with Section 19 of the Roads Act.
Noting the above position, I have referred the Deputy’s question to TII for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you don’t receive a reply within 10 working days.
Part of PQ 23352/17 asked about the status of the A5. As outlined to the Deputy in my reply to PQ 12318/17, Parliamentary Question No. 295, of 8 March 2017, the planning and implementation of the A5 project is the responsibility of the Northern Ireland authorities. As the Deputy is aware, the Stormont House Agreement and Implementation Plan - A Fresh Start - reaffirmed the Government's commitment to provide funding of £50m for the A5 project and committed an additional £25m to ensure that Phase 1 of the project (Newbuildings to north of Strabane) can commence as soon as the planning process in Northern Ireland has been concluded.
The referred reply under Standing Order 42A was forwarded to the Deputy.
