Pauline Tully (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I will reference projects that the Taoiseach mentioned in his presentation. The first is the reopening of the Ulster Canal and phase 3, in particular, which is the restoration from Clonfad to Castle Saunderson. Waterways Ireland has put a rough estimate of €90 million to €100 million on this restoration. Some €1 million has been given to Waterways Ireland so far to carry out preparatory work, which will done by the end of next year. Would it be prudent to commit the funding needed for phase 3 now in order that Waterways Ireland can start preparations to continue this work and take the project forward? As the Taoiseach said, the potential to vastly enhance the lives of people and communities along the Border through the Ulster Canal is very important.

The second project is the A5 upgrade. It has been mentioned by my colleagues but I will mention, in particular, the section of road on the N2 from the Border to Clontibret, which was part of the NDP but suddenly does not seem to be a priority. Can that section-----