Mr. Fred Barry:

I thank the member for the kind words about the signage. On the Derry corridor, I completely agree that a good road corridor has proved important for economic growth everywhere. We have seen the changes on the M1-A1 since the roads were upgraded and the difference it has made. Equally, the lack of connectivity to the north west is definitely a restraint to business travel, social travel and so on. Whether it is to Donegal, north-south or to Sligo, improved road connections are absolutely essential for economic growth and competitiveness, both to sustain what is there and for the future.

In regard to the possibility of the Border crossings being, in any way, a constraint on the A5 going ahead, I would like to repeat what I said earlier. We think we have it in hand but I will check with Mr. Nolan. If anything further needs to be done to ensure the state of planning on our side of the Border does not become a constraint in any way, we will get it taken care of.