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10/12/2010
A5 Funds Needed, Says SDLP
The SDLP spokesperson on North/South issues, Pól Callaghan, has said assurances need to be gained by the Stormont Executive on the completion of the A5 dualling.
He said that the SDLP would be meeting the Labour Party and other Southern parties to press home the strong arguments for this key road project, to benefit both parts of the island.
The Foyle MLA was speaking after suggestions from the Irish Labour Party that the road would not be a priority for any alternative government in the Republic: "This road is vital to the future economic investment of all the north western counties, including Derry, Donegal and Tyrone which are amongst the most disadvantaged on our island.
"NI Regional Development Minister Conor Murphy needs to get on top of this right away and put the argument to the respective parties in the south likely to form the next government and convince them," he said.
See: A5 Road Scheme Protest Redundant?
(BMcC)
He said that the SDLP would be meeting the Labour Party and other Southern parties to press home the strong arguments for this key road project, to benefit both parts of the island.
The Foyle MLA was speaking after suggestions from the Irish Labour Party that the road would not be a priority for any alternative government in the Republic: "This road is vital to the future economic investment of all the north western counties, including Derry, Donegal and Tyrone which are amongst the most disadvantaged on our island.
"NI Regional Development Minister Conor Murphy needs to get on top of this right away and put the argument to the respective parties in the south likely to form the next government and convince them," he said.
See: A5 Road Scheme Protest Redundant?
(BMcC)
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