Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 January 2024
302. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Transport further to a request from the N2/A5/Ten-T Cross Border Committee (details supplied), if he will meet with the committee to discuss the delivery of improvements and upgrades to the N2/A5/TEN-T route from Dublin to the northwest and serving the Border region and Northern Ireland. [1972/24]
View answerAs Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to the National Roads Programme. Once funding arrangements have been put in place with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), 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 TII, in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. This is also subject to the Public Spending Code and the necessary statutory approvals. In this context, TII is best placed to advise on the current status of these projects.
Noting the above position, I have referred your question, on this occasion, to TII for a direct reply as to the current status of the schemes on this route within the state. The A5 Western Transport Corridor (A5WTC) is a matter for the authorities in Northern Ireland. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
In relation to the suggested meeting, diary requests can be sent to ministerdiary@transport.gov.ie and will be dealt with in line with all other meeting requests.
