Peter Fitzpatrick (Louth, Fine Gael)
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67. To ask the Taoiseach if the meeting of the North-South Ministerial Council has been rearranged after the 10 June 2016 meeting was cancelled; if the issue of the proposed Narrow Water Bridge project can be raised as a priority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17633/16]

Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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In December 2015, the NSMC agreed that the next meeting would be held in June 2016 in Dublin. However, due to scheduling issues it did not proceed as initially planned. Both sides are currently considering alternative dates.

Narrow Water Bridge:

Under "A Fresh Start - Stormont House Agreement" the Northern Ireland Executive and the Irish Government have agreed to undertake a review of the Narrow Water Bridge project with a view to identifying options for its future development, for consideration by the North South Ministerial Council next month. Discussions at official level have taken place between Northern Ireland Executive/Irish Government officials and a report has been prepared for consideration at the next NSMC.

The Government is committed to the concept of the Narrow Water Bridge which has the potential to provide jobs and a significant boost to tourism in the surrounding area.