Matt Carthy
Question:133. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport the estimated timeline for completion of upgrade works on the N2-A5 Dublin-to-Derry road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35969/20]
View answerThursday, 12 November 2020
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As is the case for all such capital projects, the A5 upgrade scheme is subject to the planning assessment and approval process in Northern Ireland. Following the conclusion in 2018 of a legal challenge which resulted in the quashing of the previous approval of the A5 upgrade scheme, the Northern Ireland Department for Infrastructure initiated a review of the scheme with a view to facilitating a new decision on the scheme. This process has not yet reached a conclusion. Under the Stormont House Agreement and Implementation Plan the Executive is committed to provide funding of £75 million (sterling) for the construction of Phase 1a of the project. The Government's commitment to provide funding of £75 million (sterling) is also now included in the "New Decade, New Approach" document.
In relation to the N2, as Minister for Transport I have responsibility for overall policy and securing exchequer funding in relation to the National Roads Programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 and in line with the National Development Plan (NDP), the planning, design and construction of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. This is also subject to the Public Spending Code Guidelines and the necessary statutory approvals. In this context, TII is best placed to advise you on the status of this project.
Noting the above position, I have referred your question to TII for a direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51