Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 April 2017
337. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on the Narrow Water Bridge project linking counties Louth and Down; and the funding of this project; and if there have been any design changes. [18444/17]
View answerUnder the Fresh Start Agreement, the Northern Ireland Executive and the Government agreed to undertake a review of the proposed Narrow Water Bridge project with a view to identifying options for its future development, for consideration by the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC).
Discussions have been underway at senior official level with the Northern Ireland authorities regarding co-operation on commitments in the Fresh Start Agreement, including the Narrow Water Bridge project.
Pending the outcome of consideration of options in relation to the proposed project, no provision has been made for project funding.
