Declan Breathnach (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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514. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the A5 motorway project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30016/17]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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​The planning and implementation of the A5 project is the responsibility of the Northern Ireland authorities.

The Irish Government's funding commitment in relation to the A5 is as set out in the Stormont House Agreement and Implementation Plan - A Fresh Start.

Declan Breathnach (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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515. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the Narrow Water Bridge project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30018/17]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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​Under the Fresh Start Agreement, the Northern Ireland Executive and the Government agreed to undertake a review of the proposed Narrow Water Bridge project with a view to identifying options for its future development, for consideration by the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC).

Following on from consultation with stakeholders, I understand that an options paper is being prepared for consideration by the North South Ministerial Council later in the year.