North-South Ministerial Council

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 November 2017

Tuesday, 7 November 2017

Questions (1006)

Gerry Adams

Question:

1006. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding which may be allocated to the Narrow Water Bridge project under the capital plan the Government has committed to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45793/17]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

Under the Fresh Start Agreement, the then 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). In this context, following on from consultation with stakeholders, I understand that an options paper has been under preparation.

As the proposed bridge is still at the options appraisal stage, specific funding has not been set aside for the project.