South Down SDLP MP Margaret Ritchie and South Down MLA Seán Rogers along with Louth Fine Gael TD Peter Fitzpatrick today met with the Irish Minister for the Environment Phil Hogan TD to express their concern about the future of the Narrow Water Bridge and to urge the Irish Government to do all they can to move the project on.

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Speaking after the meeting in the Dáil, Margaret Ritchie MP said: "The news this week that the Narrow Water Bridge is to be put on hold is a huge blow for the local community in Warrenpoint and in the Cooley Peninsula who have worked so long and hard for the project.

"I was determined to meet the Irish Government to discuss how the project could be moved on and to reemphasise the real benefits to the community and the local economy that the Narrow Water Bridge would have.

"We had a very constructive meeting with Minister Hogan and I am confident that the Irish Government is also committed to trying to find a solution that will advance the project."

(CD/MH)