Declan Breathnach (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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1852. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the available options for the completion of the Narrow Water Bridge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26398/16]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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​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). 

The commitments in the Fresh Start Plan were discussed at the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC) Plenary meeting held on the 4^thJuly.  The Council noted a progress report from Senior Officials from relevant Departments in both jurisdictions which addressed the Fresh Start commitments.  It was also noted that the group of Senior Officials will continue to meet regularly to maintain a strategic overview of the projects and commitments set out in the Fresh Start Implementation Plan and to explore funding opportunities for economic and infrastructural investment.  A further update on the Fresh Start commitments will be brought to the next NSMC Plenary meeting.