Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 July 2017
1329. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the Narrow Water bridge project; if reports of it being in jeopardy are accurate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35786/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra1330. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the Narrow Water bridge project; if under planning law, reports of it being in jeopardy are accurate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35787/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 1329 and 1330 together.
Under 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).
Following on from consultation with stakeholders, I understand that an options paper is being prepared for consideration by the North South Ministerial Council later in the year.
The position in relation to planning permission for a bridge at Narrow Water as previously proposed is a matter for the relevant authorities and my Department has no role in that.
