The Irish government has been called to provide funding for a multi-million pound upgrade on the A5 road.

Construction stalled on the £150 million scheme earlier this year, before the Department for Infrastructure reignited it by pledging its commitment.

Sinn Féin representative Elisha McCallion has lobbied the Irish government for support.

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The Foyle candidate said: "I was in Dublin today where I raised the need for funding for the vital A5 upgrade project with the Irish government's transport minister. 

"I also took the opportunity to press the education minister on the need for progress on the expansion of Magee. 

"The Irish government have an important role to play in assisting the growth and development of the wider north west region and I will continue to challenge them to deliver that."

(CM/JG)