Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 March 2020
1018. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the funding for the proposed Narrow Water Bridge between County Louth and County Down; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2778/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraA commitment to undertake a review of the proposed Narrow Water Bridge project is included in the Fresh Start Agreement with a view to identifying options for its future development. A draft Outline Business Case relating to a Bridge at Narrow Water has been developed by the Northern Ireland Department for Infrastructure and is being reviewed in advance of consideration by new Ministers, North and South.
The draft Business Case considers the Narrow Water Bridge in light of developments with respect to the proposed Newry Southern Relief Road since 2016.
Pending future decisions on the project, there is no specific allocation of funding for a Narrow Water Bridge scheme.
