Irish officials urged that the matter be raised with British officials in ‘strong terms’ with British authorities.

The injured woman was treated at the scene by ambulance personnel.

Newly released files show that the cost to Northern Ireland of the bridge from Warrenpoint to Omeath would have been €241,350 (£200,000).

Enterprise Minister Simon Coveney said support schemes will provide ‘urgent assistance’ to businesses

Payments of up to €100,000 are available to businesses under the Government’s schemes.