Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018
2272. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the A5 dual carriageway project in Northern Ireland; the details of his recent engagements with officials from Northern Ireland on the project; the funding commitment to the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34727/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe 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 towards the cost of Phase 1 of the project (Newbuildings to north of Strabane).
While the North-South Ministerial Council is not meeting at present, officials continue to liaise on the Stormont House Agreement.
The funding allocated to my Department as part of the Capital Plan Review last year includes financial provision for meeting the Government's commitment regarding the A5 in three £25 million (sterling) tranches over the period 2019 to 2021. The project is the subject of legal proceedings at present.
