Charlie McConalogue
Ceist:515. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of a road project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2792/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 23 January 2018
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Freagraí scríofa
The planning and implementation of the A5 upgrade project is the responsibility of the Northern Ireland authorities. The current funding arrangements in relation to the A5 are governed by the Stormont House Agreement and Implementation Plan - A Fresh Start. This Agreement reaffirmed the Government's commitment to provide funding of £50 million for the A5 project and committed an additional £25 million to ensure that the first phase of the project from Newbuildings to north of Strabane could commence once Northern Ireland authorities were in a position to start work on the project.
Following consideration of the Northern Ireland Planning Appeals Commission report on the scheme, the Department for Infrastructure announced its intention to proceed with the A5 Western Transport Corridor scheme in late November 2017. Any challenge to this decision will be a matter for the Northern Ireland authorities.