Micheál Martin
Question:66. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach the recent discussions he had regarding the Narrow Water Bridge project. [17337/16]
View answerTuesday, 5 July 2016
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Under "A Fresh Start - Stormont House Agreement" the Northern Ireland Executive and the Irish Government have agreed to undertake a review of the Narrow Water Bridge project with a view to identifying options for its future development. Discussions at official level have taken place between Northern Ireland Executive/Irish Government officials and a report was prepared for consideration at the North South Ministerial Council which I hosted in Dublin Castle yesterday.
At the Plenary meeting we noted the progress report by Senior Officials from relevant Departments in both jurisdictions addressing the Fresh Start commitments, including the review of options for the Narrow Water Bridge.
The Government is committed to the concept of the Narrow Water Bridge which has the potential to provide jobs and a significant boost to tourism in the surrounding area.