A5 WTC (New Road from Aughnacloy to Derry)

[Walter Cronc]

Irish govt to commit 400 million. Has the executive any idea of what is available? Surely theres data on the accident black spots - assume Ballygawley to Omagh stretch? Spend the money on those sections first!

[armaghniac]

Irish govt to commit 400 million. Has the executive any idea of what is available? Surely theres data on the accident black spots - assume Ballygawley to Omagh stretch? Spend the money on those sections first!

They will commit more than 400 million, that figure was proposed back in 2008, I expect that they will prorate it to current construction prices.

[seafoid]

It's important to get the ball rolling on this and get the money before something goes wrong

[Rossfan]

https://www.rte.ie/news/2024/0220/1433355-govt-announces-nearly-1b-for-cross-border-projects/

Ye're welcome!

[trailer]

Great news for us in the west.

[AustinPowers]

The Irish government  forming a united Ireland  by stealth as the   Brits  wipe their hands  of the north?

That's how it feels to me anyway , going by  the pantomime over the  last few years.

[tiempo]

The Irish government  forming a united Ireland  by stealth as the   Brits  wipe their hands  of the north?

That's how it feels to me anyway , going by  the pantomime over the  last few years.

Very much so. The Brits are done with the subvention, why plough billions into 6co's when you can plough it to the political class/upper class.

[seafoid]

https://www.rte.ie/news/2024/0220/1433355-govt-announces-nearly-1b-for-cross-border-projects/

Ye're welcome!

https://www.rte.ie/news/2024/0220/1433355-govt-announces-nearly-1b-for-cross-border-projects/

In a statement, DUP Leader Jeffrey Donaldson MP said the funding announcement "is a restoration of a promise it first made in June 2007 to the Northern Ireland Executive then led by Dr Paisley."

He said: "Following the financial crash, the Republic of Ireland's Government were unable to keep that funding commitment and whilst the A8 Belfast to Larne Road upgrade was completed, the A5 has been delayed due to legal, technical and financial considerations.

"Whilst the overall cost of this cross-border project has significantly increased over the years we welcome the decision taken by the Irish Government to restore their funding commitment.

"With a significant squeeze on capital budgets today's announcement will allow for a greater degree of certainty on the A5 build next steps.

However, he said it was not the Government's job or responsibility to provide money for public services and general Northern Ireland infrastructure.

He said: "Whilst we welcome support from the Irish Government for genuine cross-border projects that demonstrate mutual benefit to both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, it is not the job or the responsibility of the Republic's Government to provide financial support for the provision of public services and general Northern Ireland infrastructure.

"That is a matter for the UK Government and must be done so in accordance with our needs base as set out in evidence provided to the UK Government.

"We reiterate our position that whilst the Irish Government have made a commitment to provide an allocation of their resource to the construction of the Casement Park project, this does not deal with the substantive funding gap that exists as a result of the massive increase in costs over the period.

"It is right that the GAA receives its allocation from the Northern Ireland Executive as previously agreed and in line with the allocations to the three supporting bodies but we cannot see how significant additional UK taxpayer resources will be available at a time when other vital public services are in need of additional resource and capital allocations.

"It will be for the UK Government to clarify its position in the coming period."

[marty34]

Wee Jeff seriously annoyed that this is happening. He's luke warm that it's happening, obviously can't refuse it but it's through gritted teeth.

I see some farmer on that A5 road annoyed that he's losing land. He was probably one of the lads who was holding it up. Sew it into him as some many unecessary deaths on that road recently because of these reviews etc. 

For unionists, it must be this on one day and on the same day, the Brits looking for the wee 6 to raise more money.

[armaghniac]

Steve Aiken was just there on RTÉ radio. He was quite positive about events today, welcomed the A5 and told the Irish government to ensure that they actually built it, with the small proviso that Casement be built efficiently. If the Euros are to be involved then Casement has to be built as per the plan, their is no time or money for rearrangements, like the Dublin Children's Hospital.

[marty34]

Southern by-pass for Enniskillen given the green light by O'Dowd.  A good news day all-round today.

This should help the town centre in Enniskillen plus benefit the link up to Sligo.

All roads, if you pardon the pun, points to an All-Ireland agenda. Logistically getting ready for it.

Good to see.

[AustinPowers]

Southern by-pass for Enniskillen given the green light by O'Dowd.  A good news day all-round today.

This should help the town centre in Enniskillen plus benefit the link up to Sligo.

All roads, if you pardon the pun, points to an All-Ireland agenda. Logistically getting ready for it.

Good to see.

I'd imagine Unionists  lately  feel like they are  being cast adrift from their mothership,  and slowly being  absorbed by osmosis into a United Ireland .

Albeit a mothership who has  screwed them over time and time again . Although , they'll still  be blindly loyal to a  land who  is clearly trying to get  rid of them.

Time for  the DUP to talk about  the bridge to Scotland again

[seafoid]

Southern by-pass for Enniskillen given the green light by O'Dowd.  A good news day all-round today.

This should help the town centre in Enniskillen plus benefit the link up to Sligo.

All roads, if you pardon the pun, points to an All-Ireland agenda. Logistically getting ready for it.

Good to see.

I'd imagine Unionists  lately  feel like they are  being cast adrift from their mothership,  and slowly being  absorbed by osmosis into a United Ireland .

Albeit a mothership who has  screwed them over time and time again . Although , they'll still  be blindly loyal to a  land who  is clearly trying to get  rid of them.

Time for  the DUP to talk about  the bridge to Scotland again

In 1920 the Prods held economic power and the Taigs were poor. More than a century later the tables are turned. Brexit has severely weakened the UK economy.Sterling trades like an emerging market economy. Well done the DUP. In 2009 I think the UK dug the Republic out with a loan and Brian Lenihan RIP the Minister for finance was greeted with monkey noises by London financiers on a conference call. Since then it has been all downhill for the UK. 

The Taigs have money now (fingers crossed for the future) . It must be a real headfuck for Sir Joff. 

Ní uasal ná íseal ach thuas seal agus thíos seal.

[LC]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-68352412

They seem to be on a real spending spree today.

Unless I am mistaken the funding in this regard is split between 3 protestant schools, 3 catholic schools and 1 integrated.  That will stop any rows.

[square_ball]

Wee Jeff seriously annoyed that this is happening. He's luke warm that it's happening, obviously can't refuse it but it's through gritted teeth.

I see some farmer on that A5 road annoyed that he's losing land. He was probably one of the lads who was holding it up. Sew it into him as some many unecessary deaths on that road recently because of these reviews etc.

For unionists, it must be this on one day and on the same day, the Brits looking for the wee 6 to raise more money.

Yip he is Hamilton Hassard part of the Alternative A5 Alliance who have been against the upgrade from the word go.