Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 February 2014
136. Deputy Seamus Kirk asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide details of any recent discussions he has had with members of the Northern Ireland Executive and the Northern Ireland Secretary of State on key cross-Border infrastructure projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1484/14]
View answerI maintain regular contact with my counterparts in Northern Ireland under the auspices of the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC) - Transport Sectoral. The last meeting was on 28th November 2013 and the next meeting is scheduled for April this year. The major cross-border infrastructure projects we discuss are the A5 and the Enterprise train service. We have also discussed the Narrow Water Bridge.
In addition my officials continue to liaise with officials in the relevant Northern Ireland Departments in relation to projects of common interest.
