Cecilia Keaveney (Donegal North East, Fianna Fail)
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Question 447: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position in relation to the development of the road network linking Strabane and Letterkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35576/06]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I am actively pursuing co-operation on the economic development of the North West in my discussions with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Peter Hain.

The two Governments are committed to working together to maximise the potential of the North West region and in May 2006 we launched the North West Gateway Initiative to take forward cross-border co-operation in this area. Both Governments recognise that the upgrading of the road network is essential to the future prosperity and competitiveness of the region and the initiative includes a commitment to examine the potential for joint investment in key infrastructure projects.

The Deputy will also be aware that the road network linking Lifford/Strabane and Letterkenny has already been included for upgrade under the Government's major capital investment programme for transport infrastructure, Transport 21.