Government to announce funding for cross-border projects

The Government previously committed £75 million for the project but it is understood that Tuesday’s funding will run to hundreds of millions of euros

The Taoiseach, Tánaiste, and Minister for Transport will confirm the funding commitments for the Shared Island investment projects later on Tuesday. Picture: Niall Carson/PA

The Government is to announce hundreds of millions of euro in funding for cross-border projects later on Tuesday.

The Cabinet is meeting in Dublin to give the green light to the plans, which are set to include major infrastructure projects as well as sports and educational initiatives.