Niamh Smyth (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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574. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the timeframe for the completion of works on the N2 Corracrin to Emyvale road; the amount which has been set aside for phase three works; when works will begin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23350/17]

Niamh Smyth (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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575. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the N2 and A5 road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23352/17]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 574 and 575 together.

As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme.  The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects (such as the N2) is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.

Within its capital budget, the assessment and prioritisation of individual projects is a matter in the first instance for TII in accordance with Section 19 of the Roads Act.

Noting the above position, I have referred the Deputy’s question to TII for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you don’t receive a reply within 10 working days.

Part of PQ 23352/17 asked about the status of the A5.  As outlined to the Deputy in my reply to PQ 12318/17, Parliamentary Question No. 295, of 8 March 2017, the planning and implementation of the A5 project is the responsibility of the Northern Ireland authorities.  As the Deputy is aware, the Stormont House Agreement and Implementation Plan - A Fresh Start- reaffirmed the Government's commitment to provide funding of £50m for the A5 project and committed an additional £25m to ensure that Phase 1 of the project (Newbuildings to north of Strabane) can commence as soon as the planning process in Northern Ireland has been concluded.