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ERDF Programmes Coronavirus Response

April 16, 2021 in /by

The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Regional Programmes in Ireland have awarded €286.5 million to the Health Service Executive (HSE) to support the cost of essential personal protective equipment (PPE) supplies to the Irish healthcare system in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The two ERDF Regional Programmes responded to the pandemic by developing the Health […]

Minister McGrath welcomes agreement on European Union Cohesion Package, to include a €1.139 billion allocation for Ireland

March 3, 2021 in /by

Minister Michael McGrath T.D. has welcomed the approval by EU Member States’ Ambassadors to the EU, of legal texts governing the Cohesion funds which amount to nearly one third of the EU’s seven-year budget.  This confirmed the political agreement reached with the European Parliament. The Commission indicated that Ireland will receive a total of €1,139 […]

The “Conference on the Future of Europe” and citizens’ participation

March 3, 2021 in /by

On 1 March, the Committee of Permanent Representatives of the Member States to the EU (COREPER) agreed on the “zero draft” of the Joint Declaration on the Conference on the Future of Europe. Under the headline “Engaging with citizens for democracy – Building a more resilient Europe”, the four-page draft lays down the general approach […]

Time to end ‘rhetoric’ on regional inequality and make practical commitments, says NWRA chair

February 25, 2021 in /by

Already classed a ‘lagging region’ by the European Commission, Ireland’s Western and Border region faces spiraling decline unless the Government takes steps to address growing regional imbalances. That is the stark warning from the Northern and Western Regional Assembly (NWRA) which is one of three regional tiers of government that oversees regional development in Ireland. […]

Join our Team – We have a Vacancy for an Auditor (Grade VI)

February 18, 2021 in /by

The Northern and Western Regional Assembly wishes to recruit a full-time permanent Auditor Grade VI. The Auditor Grade VI will examine systems and procedures in operation at all levels within the Assembly and make recommendations for improvements where appropriate. The Auditor will also perform the role of First Level Controller in relation to all EU […]

“Shape the Future NPA” consultation workshops and online survey

February 15, 2021 in /by

The NPA programme invites regional and project stakeholders to provide feedback on the drafted Priorities of the NPA 2021-2027 during three online workshops to be held on 22nd, 24th and 25th February 2021 and via an online survey. Shape the Future NPA Priority 1 – Strengthening the innovation capacity for resilient and attractive NPA communities […]

NWRA survey with the Irish Interreg community

December 7, 2020 in /by

The NWRA have completed an extensive survey with the Irish Interreg community. The survey looks at both the current programmes and how they can be improved, while also looking to the future and where Irish Stakeholder would like programmes to provide funding opportunities. The NWRA will use the results of this survey to assist us […]