Niamh Smyth (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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1554. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the Government’s commitment to the A5 upgrade from Donegal, Derry, Tyrone and Monaghan as committed to in the St. Andrews Agreement; the progress made by his Department in the past year on this key infrastructure project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37666/17]

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 Stormont House Agreement and Implementation Plan - A Fresh Start - sets out the Government's commitment to contribute £75 million to ensure that Phase 1 of the project (Newbuildings to north of Strabane) can commence as soon as the necessary planning process in the North has been concluded.

Niamh Smyth (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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1555. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the N2 Clontibret to the Border road scheme which is essential in view of the commitment to advance the A5 upgrade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37667/17]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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As Minister for Transport, Tourism and 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.