|
|
| 17/09/2012 |
Call For Irish Govt To Review A5 Funding Decisions |
|
The Good Friday Agreement Implementation Committee heard from representatives of Monaghan, Derry, Donegal, Dungannon and Omagh and Strabane Councils regarding the funding for the A5 Motorway connecting Monaghan to Donegal.
Speaking after the meeting Michelle Gildernew, MP for Fermanagh and South Tyrone, said: "Sinn Féin has supported this infrastructure project as an essential element in the economic renewal of the north west. Given the high levels of job losses across the Northwest, this road is essential in connecting the region with the rest of Ireland.
"At the Executive in the North, we have supported the continued development of the road and set aside over €400 million to develop sections of the road. The decision of the Irish Government to cut its share of the funding will further delay the project and lead to a disjointed road network. Labour and Fine Gael could find the funds to bail out banks and developers but not to support this project.
- - - - - - Advertisement - - - - - -
Sean Crowe TD said: "The Government agreed this in St. Andrews. It remained a key project in government budgets until Fine Gael and Labour came to power. This project was designed to spur economic development, create jobs, open access to public services and promote road safety.
"Sinn Féin is clear that this project is required to tackle the jobs crisis, to join up public services and enhance trade. It is clear that as a signatory and guarantor of the agreements, the Irish Government needs to retain the moral authority, that an agreement made is an agreement honoured."
(CD) |
|
|
| Top Stories |
| 22/05/2013 |
| BAM Signs N7/N11 PPP Contract |
|
| 22/05/2013 |
| Road Maintenance Funding For Roscommon And Leitrim |
|
| 22/05/2013 |
| Savills To Place Another Site In Churchtown |
|
| 22/05/2013 |
| Improvement Works On A5 Begin |
|
| 22/05/2013 |
| Minister Clamps Down On Poor Planning Decisions |
|
| 22/05/2013 |
| Next Stage Of Strabane Regeneration Announced |
|
| 22/05/2013 |
| Belmont Road To Be Resurfaced |
|
| 22/05/2013 |
| Power NI Announces 17.8% Price Hike |
|
| 21/05/2013 |
| Contracts Signed For Gorey Sewerage Scheme |
|
| 21/05/2013 |
| Upgraded Recycling Centre Officially Opens |
|
|
| Construction News Archive |
| Submit News Story |
| Editorial Staff |
|
 |
