EASTERN & MIDLAND REGIONAL ASSEMBLY - CORPORATE PLAN 2015-2020 - EUROPEAN COMMISSION
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
Eastern
& Midland
Regional
Assembly
Corporate
Plan 2015-2020
Tionól Reigiúnach Oirthir agus Lár-Tíre
Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly
The first Corporate Plan of the Eastern and
Midland Regional Assembly outlines the strategic
vision and responsibilities of the organisation over
the next 5 years.
It explains that we are part of local government The Local Government Reform Act 2014 and
structures in Ireland and that elected Statutory Instrument (S.I.) 573 / 2014 provides for
representatives sit on a regional assembly on behalf the establishment of Regional Assemblies.
of the citizens of the region. It also outlines our
They enact the proposals of the Action Programme
responsibilities in terms of regional planning and
for Effective Local Government (called Putting
economic development. It shows that we have
People First ) which was published by the
responsibilities in terms of acquiring and managing
Department of Environment, Community and
European funding for various projects and initiatives
Local Government in 2012. Putting People First
across the region and that we provide a secretariat
proposed the merger of the existing 8 Regional
service to Irish members of the Committee
Authorities and 2 Regional Assemblies into a more
of the Regions (CoR). The CoR gives voice to
rationalised structure of 3 Regional Assemblies.
local interests in terms of current and emerging
This rationalisation also saw a broadening of the
European legislation. Finally, this plan also explains
scope of strategic plans to include an economic as
our role in providing a service in terms of the
well as a planning remit. These new plans will be
monitoring of the performance of local authorities
called Regional Spatial and Economic Strategies.
across the region.
Foreword 4
Who we are - regional profile 6
Table of
What we do 12
Our goals 18
Contents Our functions in more detail 20
How we will make this plan work 26
Appendices 28
*A Glossary of Terms are available in Appendix 1*
A message from the Cathaoirleach Director’s Note
Combining the broad range of experience the elected As Director, it is a great privilege to introduce the first The Committee of the Regions (CoR) is an assembly of
representatives bring from across 12 local authorities Corporate Plan for the Eastern and Midland Regional local and regional representatives coming from all 28 EU
provides a solid base to promote our region and bring Assembly (EMRA). It heralds a new beginning in strategic Member States giving effective say to citizen’s voices in the
together the different strengths to enhance the quality of regional planning, coordination and oversight in Ireland. European decision-making process. It is a conduit through
life of those within the EMRA and beyond. The EMRA is responsible for the provision of strategies which the EMRA councillors elected locally, represent their
and services that will improve the quality of life for our territorial areas with regards to existing and emerging EU
It is my sincere belief that an opportunity now exists to citizens over the coming years. Among these are: regional policy and regulation. More and more, the regulation and
deliver more efficient, evidenced- based economic and spatial and economic strategies; the management of directives agreed in Europe are effecting us as citizens,
spatial planning. Within the scope of our role we will certain EU funding programmes; the co-ordination and communities or businesses. They cover all elements of
extract maximum benefit from current local government monitoring of particular local authority functions; and our everyday lives, such as protection of the environment,
structures in Ireland. We will also work collaboratively regional participation in the EU governance process. All of regulation governing the common market and consumer
with regional partners from across the public and private these will impact upon a region which houses almost half rights issues. We support and manage the work of the
sectors to maximise EU funding opportunities and of the nation’s 4.6 million inhabitants and produces well secretariat of the CoR and its elected representatives on
programmes. over 50% of national Gross Domestic Product (GDP). European affairs of local and regional interest.
At a time of renewed confidence in our social and Our new Assembly forms an integral part of local As a Regional Assembly our function can be summarised
economic future, the EMRA will be ambitious in its plans government reform and rationalisation. While we will as one of coordination, planning, monitoring and oversight.
and will lead in maximising opportunities for the future continue to maintain a sub-regional planning remit and Pivotal to how the EMRA carries out its role will be
wellbeing of the citizens of this region. focus through Strategic Planning Area Committees, the working closely with the 12 local authorities within our area
realignment and merger of the Greater Dublin Area, and with relevant government departments and agencies.
Cllr Pat Vance Midlands and Louth provides opportunities to plan more We will discharge our duties not only to the best of our
It gives me great pleasure to present this, the first strategically and cooperatively for the future. abilities but in a spirit of vigour and determination within
Corporate Plan and roadmap, prepared by the Eastern local government in Ireland.
and Midland Regional Assembly (EMRA) for the The strengths of the Region will be realised in a number
Eastern and Midland Region (EMR). This plan provides of ways, not least through the opportunity to provide The Assembly’s elected members come with a collective
a framework and explanation for the responsibilities of
regional governance and the role of the Assembly.
“ Is ar scáth a chéile a assistance to, and realise mutual benefits from, other state
and semi-state bodies. Where practicable, the delivery
experience of public service and representation that will
add greatly to the existing strengths of the region. This
The Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly comprises
mhaireann daoine” – of their roles in line with the new regional assembly
delineations means that we will be able to plan and work
plan was developed and produced by the members and
the executive team and it reflects an effective model of
of 36 councillors who are elected by their peers in 12
councils to represent them regionally. The importance
(Seanfhocal) people together across common boundaries and frameworks. collaboration and consultation that underpins the working
ethos of the EMRA.
of our role in terms of enhancing the effectiveness of
local government, securing targeted, cost-efficient and
need each other Planning for the region will need to take account of how
best to maximise the region’s potential. The equitable An opportunity exists to promote and frame the entire
balanced regional, spatial and economic development and proportional distribution of growth, recognising key region and its human, fiscal and social capital and to
and our contribution to the promotion of the local and infrastructural assets and capacities and maximising align national and local economic contexts within this
regional agenda in Europe cannot be underestimated. economic corridors, such as the M1 economic corridor framework. This Corporate Plan will shape and direct
This plan highlights the potential of the region, our linking Dublin and Belfast on the trans-European transport the work of EMRA over the next 5 years and it will
key goals and the ethos that will apply to inform the network as well as the many linkages North, West and incrementally improve opportunities for, and the future
implementation of those goals for the next 5 years. We South within the region, will add to our overall success. wellbeing of, citizens of our Region.
will monitor the delivery of this plan to ensure that the
overall goals of the EMRA are achieved. To achieve all of this the EMRA will engage in a number of Jim Conway
key initiatives, pursuing and evolving its strategic planning
It is to the citizens advantage that the EMRA mobilises role and its role in assisting the management of the EU
the opportunity provided by Dublin being the core city Operational Programmes 2014-2020. Our goals will
region of international scale in Ireland. This will be done also be achieved by enhancing the role of the EMRA as a
while also maximising the many assets of the broader coordination and oversight body, (working closely with the
region with a focus on improving the well-being of all National Audit and Oversight Committee (NOAC), with
our citizens. We will co-operate fully with the two other regards to oversight) and through targeted involvement
regional assemblies to align future policy and planning in projects of regional relevance. In addition, the Regional
to the best extent possible. We will put in place policies Assembly will support the secretariat representing Irish
that will result in a better environment that is more regional interests in Europe. The Irish Regions Office (IRO)
resilient to the impacts of changes to our climate and is our permanent presence in Brussels and enables us to
future demographics across the region. disseminate key strategic information to local authorities
and regional bodies in Ireland on policy, funding,
partnership opportunities and important events of interest
to Irish stakeholders in the local and regional context.
Who we are? - regional profile 7
Midland Region Eastern Region Dublin Region
Louth
Longford
Fingal
Meath
Westmeath
282,400 654,000 1,273,100
Offally 43 persons 95 persons Dublin 1,378 persons
Kildare
8 Elected 11 Elected City 17 Elected
members members members
South Dublin
Who
Laois Wicklow Dún Laoghaire-
Rathdown
we are - Population 2011 Population Density per km Regional Government
regional Introduction
profile The Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly (EMRA) is one of three
Regional Assemblies in the Republic of Ireland. The smallest region in
Selected Regional Attributes
• On the trans-European transport network linked
to Liverpool across the Irish Sea and to Belfast
terms of land area, it accommodates a population of over 2.21 million along the M1 Corridor.
persons. The main settlement centre is the Dublin metropolitan area • A major transport node and trading centre
which is supported regionally by key strategic county towns. The region through Dublin Airport and Dublin Port.
contains an extensive rural hinterland and incorporates 12 city and • Home to areas of immense natural beauty and
county councils. interest:
-- Wicklow and Slieve Bloom Mountains, the
Our Region Statistics: The EMRA is part of the regional tier of governance in Ireland, primarily
focused on strategic planning, EU funding and coordination of certain local
Lakelands; the east coast; numerous rivers
and lakes; fens and bogs, forests and diverse
Population density: 154 persons
government activities. It is comprised of 36 elected members (councillors) natural areas,
per square kilometre, 2.3 times
who are principally elected by their peers in the 12 councils to represent -- a soft and accessible coastline which includes the
the national average (CSO, 2011).
them regionally. Its main functions are to: UNESCO designated biosphere of Dublin Bay,
Disposable income per capita of -- numerous tourist attractions including built
3 Strategic €20,540 (State average €19,468 • Prepare and adopt, as a statutory function, a Regional Spatial and and natural heritage: the National Gallery,
Planning Areas per capita, Dublin €28,018 per Economic Strategy (RSES) for the region, Newbridge Silverware, Dublin Zoo, Book
capita) (CSO, 2014) of Kells, Tayto Park, St. Patricks Cathedral
12 Local
Contributes >50% of national • Make observations in relation to strategic planning issues and on Local and Kilmainham Gaol, Glendalough and
Authorities Economic and Community Plans (LECPs), within the region, Clonmacnoise; Dublin Castle, Castletown
GDP (CSO, 2014).
House, the Farmleigh Estate and the Botanic
2.21 million 400 County Councillors in 12 • Contribute to the development of EU, national, regional and local Gardens, to name just a select few,
persons* Local Authorities. policy, as appropriate and within the scope of regional governance, • World Heritage Site –Brú na Bóinne,
Land Area 36 elected representatives on • Nearly 68,000 beds between hotels, self-
the Regional Assembly • Prepare position papers to various government departments on catering, hostels, guesthouses and B&B’s, over
14,463km2 behalf of citizens, elected members, local groups and associated 56,000 beds in hotels and over 41,000 in Dublin
*a population increase of 184,000 regional interests, as and when appropriate, and (Fáilte Ireland).
persons over the period 2006-2011
(CSO, 2011) • Adopt annual budgets for the Regional Assembly.
8 Who we are? - Regional profile Who we are? - regional profile 9
Over 65
Years
0-14
Years
Persons
45-64
Years living in theOver
counties,
65
Years
sub-regions and region by age group (CSO, 2011)
12-24
0-14
Years
Years
Over 65 45-64 % in age 0-14 15-24 25-44 45-64 Over Total
A Young and Vibrant Region
25-44
Years Years Years
12-24 category years years years years 65 persons
0-14
Years
Years years in area
45-64 Midland 23.5 12.2 30.6 22.5 11.2 282410
25-44
The region is home to nearly half the country’s population, and to Years
Years
12-24 Laois 24.7 11.6 32.3 21.3 10.1 80559
a highly skilled, multi-cultural and multi-lingual workforce. The Over 65 Years
population profile of the region is young, diverse and vibrant. The Years
0-14
Longford 23.2 11.6 29.2 23.5 12.5 39000
region contains some of the fastest growing communities in the 25-44 Years Offaly 23.4 12.3 29.6 23.1 11.6 76687
Years
country. This increases demand for housing, infrastructure and local 45-64
Years
Over 65 Westmeath 22.6 12.9 30.6 22.6 11.4 86164
services which makes the planning and management of the region 12-24 Years
0-14 Dublin 19.3 13.6 34.9 21.3 10.9 1273069
challenging and stimulating. Years
Years
Dublin City 15.2 14.5 37.2 20.5 12.6 527612
25-44 45-64
Over 65
Planning for better places and spaces, and sustainable economic Years Dún Laoghaire 18.2 14.0 29.5 23.8 14.5 206261
YearsYears 12-24
growth on a strategic level requires a better understanding of the 0-14
Years -Rathdown
Years
demographics of the region, the skills base and the needs of citizens
45-64 Fingal 24.2 11.9 36.6 20.0 7.2 273991
and communities1. From family friendly living in the city centre, to Years
25-44
12-24 Years South Dublin 23.1 13.1 33.0 22.1 8.7 265205
catering for relatively older populations with different challenges in
Years
Longford and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown we will use best available Over 65
Years Eastern 24.1 12.1 32.3 22.0 9.4 653984
data, information and knowledge to plan for future needs and services. 25-44 0-14 Kildare 24.5 12.5 33.5 21.6 7.9 210312
Years Years
45-64 Meath 25.2 11.4 33.1 21.4 8.9 184135
Over 65
Years
Years
Wicklow 22.8 12.1 30.5 23.7 11.0 136640
12-24 0-14
Years Years Louth 23.3 12.6 31.1 22.0 11.0 122897
45-64
Over25-44
65
Years
Years EMR 21.2 13.0 33.6 21.6 10.5 2209463
Years
0-14 12-24 State 20.4 14.9 31.7 21.9 11.0 4239848
Years Years
45-64
Years 25-44 Age Profile of the Region (CSO, 2013)
Years
12-24
Where are our Citizens
Years
from?
Our people 25-44
Years
are our greatest asset Dublin Kildare Laois Longford Louth Meath Offaly West-
meath
Wicklow EMR
National% 80 84 86 82 82 85 87 84 85 82
Young
Non-National% 20 16 14 18 18 15 13 16 14 18
The age profile of the Eastern and Midland Region (EMR) is
(see breakdown below)
younger than the State average. In 2011 counties like Kildare, Fingal
and Laois had close to 25% of their total populations aged under 14
% make-up of non-nationals per county
years of age (CSO, 2012). Dublin had a relatively higher proportion of
Dublin Oceania
persons in the 25-44 age cohort possibly as a result of demand for highly
skilled and educated workers in the capital. Kildare
America
Laois
Asia
Multicultural Longford
Over 18% of residents in the EMR were born outside of Ireland. Louth Africa
Diversity is an asset attracting innovation and creativity. It has Meath Other Europe
been shown in the US for example that city regions with (non EU)
greater cultural diversity and richer linguistic diversity Offaly
Other EU
tend to have higher levels of labour productivity Westmeath
and wages.
Wicklow Poland
EMR
UK
1 Demographics refers to information and data on the age, 0% 4% 8% 12% 16% 20%
education, income, etc., of a population.
10 Who we are? - Regional profile Who we are? - regional profile 11
Agriculture Construction Information Communication Technology
An economic engine
With Dublin at its economic heart, the region
houses the only city of international scale on
the island of Ireland. The region contains a
strong mix of local enterprise and multinationals
providing innovation and jobs.
A cluster of universities, institutes and research centres,
both public and private, help to support innovation across The hotspot maps (Figure 2) show the importance of
the region. There is a robust enterprise base made up the Dublin sub-region in certain sectors such as ICT Figure 2: Left to Right Concentration of Agricultural, Construction and ICT Activity Nationally (Dublin Local Authorities, 2012)
of traditional and emerging sectors. This extends from and Finance and equally the relatively important role
the horticultural heartland of north Dublin, agri-business of the Eastern and Midland sub regions across other
in the Midland and Eastern sub-regions, with special sectors such as agriculture and construction. Both the Dublin is the global gateway to the region taking in 21.7 southern coastline. From Dublin Castle to Brú na Bóinne,
emphasis on the bloodstock industry in the Eastern sub- services and non-services sectors have experienced million passengers via Dublin Airport in 2014, making it Clonmacnoise to Glendalough, the history, natural and
region, to ICT and financial services in Dublin. changes in terms of the numbers of persons employed one of the fastest growing airports in Europe with capacity cultural assets of the region are both numerous and
and active enterprises (Figure 1), from the economic for further growth. The attractiveness of Dublin airport as diverse (Dublin Bay UNESCO biosphere and Brú na Bóinne
Our multinational base is diverse and includes sectors downturn to the current recovery seen today. a global hub, due to its capacity and location, means it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site). In respect of current and
such as ICT, Entertainment, Financial and Business Employment and other data show that some sectors critical asset to the wider region and country. Elsewhere, future economic growth these precious assets and
Services, Bio-pharma, Medical and Clean Technologies, suffered more than others. It is this type of information Dublin Port is a key facilitator of trade and sustainable amenities afford huge potential.
Industrial Products and Chemicals. Some well-known which helps to profile the region and develop development and our harbours have potential to further
global companies and brands such as Google, Facebook, progressive and informed policy and decisions. impact positively on local and regional economies. Percentage Persons Working in Services and
IBM, Intel, Paypal, Siemens, Abbott Ireland, LM Ericsson, Non Services in the EMR
to name just a few, have chosen over the years to locate The region has a varied tourism offering which
Number of Active Enterprises in
their operations in our region. These and the many brings positive economic benefits: the landscape
Construction
other multinationals located in the region are important
employers and help to attract other emerging and
and coastline; inland waterways; mountains; wildlife;
Prehistoric, Celtic, Viking and Anglo Norman heritage;
18
non-services
expanding businesses to Ireland and to grow indigenous 100000 sites of significance from recent Irish history, and; arts,
100000 State
State
enterprise. It is noteworthy that SME’s consisting of 80000 ERM culture and heritage attractions.
80000 ERM
many home grown enterprises make up over 98% of
total businesses and provide a lifeline to citizens living
60000
60000 The eastern seaboard supports an immense richness 82
across the countryside, towns and cities of the region. 40000
40000
of natural beauty, wildlife and built heritage. From services
CSO Business Demography Data (2014) Carlingford Lough to Kilmichael Point the coastline
20000
20000 includes protected areas of natural beauty, the Dublin
Overall, a host of positive factors contribute to our 0
0 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Bay biosphere, a necklace of coastal villages of ancient
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
economic potential. These include our competiveness, heritage and modern Irish history and is straddled by the Figure 3 Persons working in the services sectors (this figure rises to
ease of doing business and favourable tax regime, an garden of Ireland and the Wicklow Mountains along the close to 90% for the Dublin region) (CSO, 2015)
open and safe society, a supply of highly educated Number of Active Enterprises in ICT
graduates, a benign physical environment and our
many natural resources. It is essential therefore that State
20000 State
the strategic polices and recommendations developed 20000 ERM
ERM
by the Assembly are designed to protect and enhance 15000
15000
these assets and resources. This will help ensure there
is an adequate and secure supply of daily basics such as 10000
10000
energy, food, affordable housing and potable water and a
better quality of life for all. 5000
5000
0
While the services sector (ICT, Retail, Finance and 0 2007
2007
2008
2008
2009
2009
2010
2010
2011
2011
2012
2012
Business, etc) (Figure 3) dominates the landscape of the “ Dublin is keeping Google up and running. If the
national and regional economy, the region also has an Figure 1: Examples of numbers of active enterprises in the EMRA
abundance of natural assets as well as renewable energy,
by sector (CSO, Business Demography, 2014) lights were to go out in California, Dublin would
tourism and maritime potential. maintain Google worldwide” Nelson Mattos,
vice-president of engineering for Google
What we do? 13
What can the EMRA do to improve the region?
Better planning
for our future Joined up thinking:
making the most of our region,
its people, their ideas and skills
What
we do? Innovating for
the region
Improving quality Making the entire
of environment region more attractive
Our Ethos to future investment
Using a regional governance approach we will:
Making the region
more competitive
Improving
Facilitating a strong home quality of life
Be people Champion sustainable Use best available
focussed development information and evidence grown enterprise to build resilience
to future economic shocks
Seek to improve quality Maximise economic Be transparent
of life and well being potential
14 What we do? What we do? 15
Fooding Resource
Climate
change management
Built &
natural
heritage Green
infastructure
Eco-systems
approach
Environment
iving Polic
Sectorial
/ Dr People needs
y & skills Local regional
Travel
options ing national &
cross border
Where
you live
m Trade
or
Inf
Economy
Rural
development
Urban
Better Region
infastructure
Study Public
options Citizen Brighter Future Policy Places
Community
realm
development
People &
s
io n
Communities Human
capital
Place
r
at
of work Sh e Engagement
Local
api id
ons
services Recreation
n g Fut ure C Connecting & Culture
Water
Achieving Infra-
our Goals… structure
Strategic Objectives ] Waste
Actions ] Outputs
(for more information
Services
see Appendix 6) Energy Transport
ICT
16 What we do? What we do? 17
How the Regional Assembly will work for you European Affairs Making local government
more effective
Although the Regional Assembly is part of Strategic planning is a process to shape future
local government structures, it operates development so that it:
independently providing planning, monitoring
and oversight functions. • maintains a regional perspective that considers each
community, county and sub-region as parts of a
The EMRA will work to ensure that organisations who larger functional area,
are part of the region or with a regional interest will • is protected from and able to respond to adverse
work closely for the benefit of their citizens. Citizens environmental impacts (such as climate change,
elect members to their local city or county council who flooding, loss of biodiversity, coastal erosion, etc),
in turn are elected by their peers to sit on the Regional • brings citizens closer to key services (such as
Assembly. To see who our elected representatives are education, health and retail),
please go to Appendix 3. • maximises sustainable economic development, and
• is located close to transport connections and
transport options (airport, port, rail, bus, bicycle, The Regional Assembly will assist in the review of local
pedestrian and motor vehicle). government planning and effectiveness. The Local
Strategic Planning and Like all good planning it is rooted in the concept of
sustainable development which will ensure that within The Regional Assembly helps to manage a Regional
Government Reform Act 2014 introduced new political
and administrative structures. One such introduction
Economic Strategy a healthy environment we can meet our current needs Operational Programme which distributes co-funding is to strengthen governance and accountability in local
without compromising the ability of future generations from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) government. The Regional Assembly will work with
Strategic plans are made at the regional level to ensure to meet their own needs. It requires participation by to various applicants from across the community, the National Oversight and Audit Commission (NOAC)
that the places where people live and work, study all, good governance, ideas and creativity, and informed government, business and research sectors of our so that it can assist as required, and on your behalf, in
and access services align with government policies. decision-making. This will deliver controlled economic economy. The current Operational Programme period promoting the effectiveness of local government and
These plans must focus on the amount and location of activity which is focused on prosperity and well-being. lasts seven years from 2014. The Regional Assembly public service delivery. We will work with the Department
future development while taking account of associated through its Irish Regions Office (IRO) and political of Environment, Community and Local Government, local
economic considerations. Balancing regional development is challenging, especially representation on the European body called the authorities, NOAC and all other relevant partners (see
when the region contains a metropolitan city and over Committee of the Regions (CoR) helps to represent Appendix 2) to draw out clear lines of responsibilities. The
2.21 million persons. It is essential that Dublin continues local and regional issues in EU institutions such as Regional Assembly will provide assistance with:
to attract international investment and expand its home- the European Commission and European Parliament.
grown enterprise to provide jobs and opportunities for The Regional Assembly is also involved in European • The collation, analysis and enhancement of key
citizens. At the same time, we need to ensure that we networks and projects. It has the capacity to seek performance indicators.
facilitate sustainable development throughout the entire funding for projects that may benefit different interest • The appraisal of Local Economic and Community
region focussing on the individual needs and strengths of groups across the region. Plans from a Regional Assembly context.
the sub-regions. • Input regarding Regional Action Plans for Jobs.
Decisions about where infrastructure and services are
located will be informed by:
Innovation in Local Government
• demographic evidence,
• examining where people are likely to be living in the The Innovation Enterprise Network (IE Network)
future, is an original initiative of the four Dublin local
• analysis of the current and future skills base, Authorities. It facilitates professional and social
• employment potential across the region, and the networking for unemployed professionals. It provides access
• cost-benefit of various regional and other to supports on setting up your own business and brushing up
developments. on job seeking skills. It also supplements public services with
tailored professional training and events specific to the needs
and demands of the Members themselves. A key distinguishing
feature of this initiative is the networking aspect which is based
on a platform of mutual support which allows Members to share
skills, ideas and insight in person and online.
The EMRA is proud to continue to facilitate support for this innovative
initiative. More information visit www.ienetwork.ie
Our goals 19
Strategic Objectives
Why do we have these? How do we do this?
• Land-use planning frequently extends beyond local • Prepare and adopt Regional Spatial and Economic
authority boundaries. For example, this is true of Strategies (RSES) nested between the national planning
waste and water services, transport, aspects of framework (2016-2026) and local city and county
enterprise, and the nature and the quality of rivers development plans. Our economic remit will see greater
lakes, groundwater and seas linkages between spatial planning and the regional
action plans for jobs and enterprise (DJEI, 2015).
• There is need to have an independent coordinating
body to make sure that State and semi-State bodies • Insure that Local Economic and
are working more closely together to optimise Community Plans (LECP) are
resource use. consistent with national and
regional policy.
• Achieving value for money is essential. Bringing
together spatial planning and economic development • Ensure that all relevant spatial and
means more efficient and cost effective services and economic plans are consistent with
infrastructure. regional policy.
• Maintaining the international competitiveness • Participate in the management of
Our Goals and significance of Irish regions is important for
enterprise and jobs creation. To achieve this we must
plan, create and promote a region of international
importance in partnership with our stakeholders -
Regional Operational Programmes
and other Progamme Monitoring
Committees.
communities, enterprise and public bodies. • Represent local and regional
The region needs to be competitive on an interests in Europe through the
international footing. Components of a competitive Committee of the Regions and the
region include: a critical mass of population; talent Irish Regions Office.
supply; high level educational services and facilities;
services and infrastructure such as office space; a • Assist the National Oversight and Audit Committee
reliable mix of transport options; security of energy (NOAC) in the delivery of more effective local
and water supply; ease of doing business; quality government.
housing availability and affordability; etc…….
• Carry out monitoring and implementation and assist
• Aligning the Regional Operational Programmes the National Oversight and Audit Committee. Engage
and the objectives and policies of Regional with citizens, across sectors, and at all levels of
Statement of Strategy Spatial and Economic Strategies is necessary to
ensure that investment is targeted towards policy
recommendations and goals.
government and seek out areas of cooperation.
• Identify opportunities to:
• enhance social inclusion and well-being.
On behalf of the citizens of the • It is important to provide information on emerging EU
policy and to have a local and regional voice in Europe.
• enable growth in employment and enterprise.
region our mission is to plan and “Our priorities are to make sure
coordinate activities and bodies at that the decisions we make take
full account of public consultation
a regional level to achieve a better and feedback, are rooted in sound
evidence and best practice and
future for all. enhance the environment and well-
being of our citizens” Joan Martin,
Designated Regional Chief ExecutiveOur functions in more detail 21
What is a Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy?
The RSES’ will be the follow-on strategies to the current
Regional Planning Guidelines (RPGs). These provide
strategic policy and recommendations at a regional
level which both county and city development plans
(CDPs) have to be consistent with. There are three RPGs
currently operational in the EMR – the Border, Midland
and Greater Dublin Area (GDA) RPGs, 2010-2022
Our
Functions
in More A Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy (RSES)
is a strategic plan which identifies regional assets,
Detail How opportunities and pressures and provides appropriate The Regional Midland Regional Border Regional
Planning Guidelines Planning Guidelines Planning Guidelines
policy responses. At this strategic level it puts in place for the Greater 2010-2022 (Midland 2010-2022. (Border
we plan
policy and recommendations which help better manage Dublin Area (Dublin Regional Authority) Regional Authority)
and Mid-East
regional planning and economic development. Regional Authority)
This strategic planning process represents a core function
of the regional assemblies in Ireland. The RSES should The Regional Spatial and Economic Strategies will
seek to ensure that the needs of the regions’ citizens such distribute future population growth and development
as access to employment opportunities and services, ease across the EMR in a balanced and equitable manner and
of travel and overall well-being are met. with a much greater focus on economic development and
potential. Our priorities, within the hierarchical planning
Strategic Planning Areas (SPAs) This will minimise negative impact system, are to make sure that...
on the environment; grow healthy
The Dublin SPA The Eastern SPA The Midland SPA the decisions we make take full
and connected communities; and
account of: public consultation
This sub-region currently contains This sub-region experienced growth This sub-region has: maximise economic impact.
about 28% of the national population of 237,000 persons between 1991 and and feedback; are rooted in sound
and generates about 40% of GDP, 2011, almost equivalent to the 245,000 • a young age dependency above Issues like climate change, flooding, water services, evidence and best practice; and
persons growth in Dublin. the national average at 36% and waste management and regional biodiversity are all
Like its sister sub-regions it is significant human capital potential, high on our policy agenda. Regional planning now
enhance the environment and well-
experiencing a strong natural increase Selected attributes include: incorporates: being of our citizens.
in population and in-migration. This • connectivity to major towns and
will drive demand for housing and • strong natural increase in cities nationally with key arterial • A more prominent regional role in economic
services such as education, community population and in-migration, routes such as the M7/M8 and the development.
services and health, M6 transecting its area, • A role in linking local economic development
• key strategic growth towns and from the bottom-up through Local Economic
Diversity is a strong asset for the region higher order service centres such • areas of unspoilt natural beauty, and Community Plans (LECPs) with regional and
-18% of the total population are born as Dundalk and Drogheda on the of renewable energy potential and national planning.
outside of Ireland, 20% in the Dublin M1; and Navan Naas and Wicklow, tourism value. • A role in coordination of local authorities at
SPA. regional scale.
• a rich agricultural hinterland,
• important arterial routes in the rail
lines and SPA include the M2, M3,
M4, M7/M8, M9 and M11.22 Our functions in more detail Our functions in more detail 23
Dublin
The RSES will: Local Economic and
Midland Eastern
Region Region Region
• take account of national policy - the
National Spatial Strategy (NSS) and
Community Plans
future national planning frameworks,
• support and reflect the economic poli- It is important that the Corporate Plan is aligned with
cies and objectives of Government and relevant plans and strategies that will influence the work
link with spatial planning objectives, and of the Assembly over the next 5 years. In this context,
• consider the qualities, population size, the EMRA is fully aware of the significance of the
Louth service offering and location of our introduction of Local Economic and Community Plans
Fingal towns and cities. (LECP’s) and associated new structures such as Local
• support balanced economic Community Development Committees (LCDCs) and
Longford Meath development, building on the individual Public Participation Networks (PPNs)1. Representation
strengths of the 3 Irish regions and our from PPNs provide the community arm of the LCDCs.
Dublin shared interests (including our links with
City
Northern Ireland). LECP’s represent a bottom up approach by the Local
Westmeath South
Authorities to implementing national policy, by setting
Dublin Dún Laoghaire
-Rathdown This greater economic focus will: out objectives and actions needed to promote and
support the economic development and the local and
Offally Kildare
• strengthen links between planning policy community development in an area.
and economic trends and realities on the
ground, and The LECP Actions will bring forward measures from
Wicklow • identify regional attributes that are the Action Plan for Jobs and the Commission for the
Laois
important to improved economic per- Economic Development of Rural Areas (CEDRA) report.
formance such as physical infrastructure There will be 12 LECPs within the region, one for each
and services, community development constituent local authority, and the Assembly plays a key
facilities, the general quality of the envi- role in the formulation of these plans.
ronment and other assets and amenities. Two Elements
• Actions will reflect local situations and will be based (i) a local economic element
on extensive stakeholder consultation. prepared and adopted by local
authorities
(ii) a community development
• Actions will be innovative, shared where appropriate, side prepared by Local
clear, realistic and measurable. Community Development
Committee’s (LCDC’s)
Local Regional Government • Actions for community growth proposed in LECPs
Government Assembly Department will be realised through various funding mechanisms
and programmes.
• Actions will reflect the key target areas of Regional
City & County Regional Spatial & National Planning Operational Programmes and national and regional A regional context
Local Area
Plan or SDZ Development Plans Economic Strategy Framework policies. framed by Regional Spatial
& Economic Strategies
(RSES) and partly funded
• LECP’s and their actions will be consistent with
by Regional Operational
Regional Economic and Spatial Strategies policies.
Programmes
• LECP’s and their actions will be consistent with the
relevant City and County Development Plans.
1 LCDC’s will develop, coordinate and implement a joined up approach
to local community development. Within the LCDC structure, Public
Participation Networks will allow groups and citizens alike, from community, An overarching
voluntary and environmental sectors, to connect with local authorities. national context
with policies coming
from the Action Plan
for Jobs (DJEI) and key
bodies such as IDA,
Local Economic and Other regional plans and Enterprise Ireland,
Community Plans programmes i.e. Action Plan for jobs
etc
regional enterprise strategies24 Our functions in more detail Our functions in more detail 25
European Affairs
The EMRA has a series of important functions to The EMRA currently sits on Regional Operational Committee of the Regions This treaty explicitly acknowledged the principle of
perform in relation to European affairs. Our status gives Programme Monitoring Committees. The region regional and local self-government attributing further
us an opportunity to influence EU policy, to access has the potential to avail of substantial funding Our everyday lives are now shaped by EU directives, importance to local and regional levels through the sub-
EU funding, and to engage in beneficial EU projects from the €820m in the current programme period regulation policies and programmes. It is essential sidiarity principle of decisions being made at the closest
and EU networks. The EMRA also represents Ireland (2014-2020). In previous programmes (2007-2013) that local and regional issues, as well as the interests level of governance to the citizen as possible.
in the management of a number of EU Programmes, the region spent approximately €70.9 million out of and concerns of Irish citizens are taken into account.
sitting on Monitoring Committees such as the European €197.8 million funding from the Border Midland West Certain EU Directives are better known than others, Policy areas:
Social Fund (ESF), Programme for Employability, operational programme. The region also spent funding of such as the Habitats Directive and Water Framework • Civil Protection
Inclusion & Learning, Regional Operational Programmes, approximately €83.5 million out of €198.5 million from Directive. However, there are other legislative proposals • Climate Change
Interreg North West Europe (NWE), the Ireland-Wales the Southern and Eastern operational programme area and outcomes which arise on a daily basis. These • Economic and Social Cohesion
programme, PEACE IV and URBACT III. between 2007 and May 2014. It is important that future affect the quality of our local communities, how we • Education, Culture and Youth
governance, planning and operational programmes are do business, the goods and services that we are able to • Energy
In addition, through the carefully aligned. We intend to seek future management purchase and so on. In this context the EMRA and IRO • Employment
Committee of the Regions (CoR) of our own regional programme to give effect to this. provides secretariat assistance and expert opinion to our • Environment
our CoR delegates (see Appendix Committee of the Regions (CoR) delegates. • Public Health
4) give voice to local opinions • Social Policy
on emerging legislation and The CoR feeds local and regional perspectives and • Trans-European Networks
prospective European policies The Irish Regions (Brussels) Office experiences into EU policy formation and decision- • Transport
as well as resolutions on topical making. It has 350 members who are directly elected • Vocational Training
political issues. The Irish Regions Office (IRO) was established in 2000, politicians from across the regions and cities of Europe.
with the support of the Department of the Environment, Their role is to inform the development of EU legislation In addition the CoR, on its own initiative, can make obser-
Community and Local Government. It is a specialised and future European policies through the input of those vations and recommendations on other areas of relevance
EU support facility jointly provided by the three most closely representing communities on the ground. to local and regional governance such as Agriculture and
EU Regional Operational Regional Assemblies for the Irish Delegation to the Ireland has 9 full members and 9 alternate members. Spatial Planning. (see link http://www.cor.eu)
Programmes Committee of the Regions (CoR). It is an Irish presence
in Brussels amongst almost 300 representative offices The CoR normally makes its views known through Other EU Funding & Projects
The Regional Assembly assists in the implementation of regions, cities and local government associations written opinions or resolutions in one of six thematic
of EU Operational Programmes. These programmes from across Europe. The functions of the IRO were Commissions (each of which has three permanent The Assembly will also target involvement and support
involve significant investment in areas that help broadened in recent years to enable better engagement Irish members). The policy areas include: of projects which have potential to improve the region
create jobs, increase competitiveness and innovation, with the Irish local government sector. This has seen and contribute to the economic, social or environmental
promote indigenous enterprise and improve the critical the IRO provide information on EU initiatives and • Citizenship, Governance, Institutional and well-being of its citizens. This will be achieved through
infrastructure which facilitates our daily lives. Current opportunities. The IRO has also carried out monitoring External Affairs (CIVEX) cross border initiatives and collaborations with
Operational Programmes (2014-2020) target: and reporting on the latest developments in relevant • Territorial Cohesion Policy and EU Budget organisations in other EU member states. The Horizon
policy fields (including a regular and widely-circulated (COTER). 2020 programme for research and innovation; the LIFE
• Strengthening research, technology development EU News Bulletin). It has provided analysis and advice • Economic a Policy (ECON) programme for the environment and climate action; and
and innovation in response to enquiries – particularly to facilitate the • Environment, Climate Change and Energy (ENVE) the various Interregional programmes across Europe are
• Information and communications technology pursuit of funding from the programmes managed by the • Natural Resources (NAT) all examples of opportunities to achieve this goal.
• The creation of new enterprises and support for SMEs European Commission. • Social Policy, Education, Employment, Research
and Culture (SEDEC)
• Low carbon economy
Ongoing EMRA EU Projects
• Sustainable urban development With almost three quarters of EU legislation
implemented at local or regional level, a priority of When the CoR issues an opinion, a rapporteur (a person Celtic Seas Partnership: This Life+ project is
It is essential that investment in these areas add value the IRO is to assist Irish sub-national authorities in appointed to report on proceedings) is appointed on examining how the Marine Strategy Framework
to our local and regional economies, producing jobs influencing the development of this legislation before behalf of the Committee. A draft opinion is discussed Directive in Europe can be practically applied
and increased social cohesion. A better physical having to implement it. To achieve this and other and amended and sent to a plenary session involving all to make the Celtic Seas of our eastern shoreline
environment is also of benefit to the region making it a networking functions, it maintains both formal and 350 members. Further amendments normally occur, healthier and more sustainable with
more attractive place to invest. informal relationships with decision and policy makers followed by an adopted opinion. The adopted opinions a special focus on Dublin Bay.
in the main EU institutions, with Ireland’s Permanent are sent to EU institutions - the European Council, the RESILENS: A Horizon 2020 project in which we
Representation to the EU, with MEPs and with Parliament and then the Commission - where the views will consult and coordinate efforts across critical
counterparts elsewhere in Europe and the sub-regional and opinions of local representation are aired. The infrastructure providers to improve
bodies in Ireland. effect of this process is that final legislation can take the resilience of infrastructure such as
account of sub-national viewpoints. electricity, gas and water with regards to
For more information on the important role of the Irish threats such as climate change.
Regions Office and the CoR please visit www.iro.ie Since the Lisbon Treaty, mandatory consultation of the
CoR at all stages of the legislative process by the Europe- Information on existing and emerging projects is
an commission, the Council of Ministers or the European provided on our website www.emra.ie
parliament is required in the policy areas outlined below.How we will make this plan work 27
Monitoring and
Implementation
Monitoring and implementation are required at a
number of levels.
1. In-house, the EMRA will work efficiently as an organisation through an
annual work programme with quarterly updates. Within this structure:
• We will meet personal and organisational goals. Personal development
and individual work programmes and targets for staff will be managed
through a Performance Management Development System (PMDS).
How we know we are
• The provision of staff training and upskilling will ensure that the
achieving our goals?
Assembly has the necessary mix of skills and ideas to deliver on its
strategic objectives and deliverables. Through monitoring and evaluation we will be
able to measure the impact of the policies and
• Work programmes will prioritise tasks and responsibilities with recommendations, programmes and projects
regard to team plans, targets and deliverables, as required. Updates that the Regional Assembly puts in place. This
will be provided on a quarterly basis to elected members. An first Corporate Plan covers a period of 5 years
annualised report will be provided for RPGs implementation. and puts the initial building blocks in place.
How we 2. Monitoring plans and strategies is required to ensure consistency with
strategic policy. Monitoring will be carried out across various spatial and
Incrementally, we expect that these will result in:
• Balanced and sustainable regional
will make economic plans and strategies. They include but are not excluded to:
• The elected members provide a reserve function on important
development which is supported by people,
their skills, services and infrastructure.
• A region which is a better place in which to
this plan matters of policy and finance. In this respect they will have the
power to amend and adopt annual budgets, annual progress reports
and Regional Spatial and Economic Strategies. They will adopt formal
live with improving life quality.
• Improved services, delivered more efficiently.
• More accessible services with better
work statements on individual Local Economic and Community Plans.
• Monitoring of city and county development plans, Strategic
Development Zone (SDZ’s) and other regionally relevant plans,
connectivity between the countryside and
the city.
• More joined up communication and
operations between our local authorities.
programmes and relevant strategic applications. • Joined up thinking and communication
between state bodies and local government.
• Monitoring of the Local Economic and Community Plans as they • Improved interregional relations including
come on stream and their components are actioned. cross border cooperation with key bodies
(see Appendix 2).
3. Recent changes to the way local government operates has resulted • Increased resourcing of local actions for
Monitoring &
Organisational Goals in increased accountability in how public funds are spent, with the identified local needs through more targetted
Implementation establishment of a new agency to oversee how our councils perform. investment programmes.
The National Oversight and Audit Commission (NOAC) is this new • The EMRA being the first port of call for local
overseer for Local Authorities established under the Local Government authorities seeking regional and European
Reform Act 2014. connections.
• Attraction and retention of talent and high
• The Regional Assembly will provide assistance to NOAC as requested skilled workers.
through its ongoing and emerging monitoring programmes. • Provision of jobs for all, across multiple
sectors of our economy and across our
• This assistance may take the form of development of Key region.
Performance Indicators and/or management models.
There will be a dedicated Corporate Plan page on
4. The Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly executive will represent the Regional Assembly website making it available
regional interests with regards to the EU Operational Programme to all. This will be updated regularly.
Internal PMDS and 2014-2020. Through our coordinating and monitoring role we will
Team Targets disseminate information on the regional operational programmes and Further details will also be available on the
funding opportunities, for the betterment of our region. website www.emra.ie/corporateplanAppendices 29
Appendix 1. Glossary of Terms
EMRA Eastern Midland Regional Assembly or SDZ Strategic Development Zone
Assembly CoCo County Council
RSES Regional Spatial and Economic Strategies Cllr. Councillor
LECP Local Economic and Community Plans EU European Union
LCDC Local Community Development IRO Irish Regions Office
Committees CoR Committee of the Regions
LA Local Authority ROP Regional Operating Programme
SPAC Strategic Planning Area Committee QNHS Quarterly National Household Survey
Eastern SPA The planning sub-region consisting of GDP Gross Domestic Product
counties Wicklow, Kildare, Meath and Louth ICT Information Communication Technology
Dublin SPA The planning sub-region consisting of IDA Ireland Industrial Development Agency
counties Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, South EI Enterprise Ireland
Dublin, Dublin City and Fingal S&E Southern and Eastern NUTS II Region
Midland The planning sub-region consisting of BMW Border, Midlands, and Western NUTS II
SPA counties Westmeath, Offaly, Laois and Region
Longford CSO Central Statistics Office
RPGs Regional Planning Guidelines NOAC National Oversight and Audit Committee
NSS National Spatial Strategy SME’s Small and Medium Size Enterprises
GDA Greater Dublin Area NWRA Northern and Western Regional Assembly
CDP City or County Development Plan SRA Southern Regional Assembly
LAP Local Area Plan NWE North West Europe
Appendix 2. Who we work with
The EMRA is a link between local and national government. It also makes connections between state and
semi-state bodies. The Assembly also works alongside a range of European Institutions and Networks
Key Organisations
• Local Authorities – City and • Transport Infrastructure • Other government
County Councillors Ireland (formerly National departments.
• Regional Assemblies Roads Authority and Railway • Department for Regional
• An Bord Pleanála Procurement Agency). Development Northern Ireland
• Local Community Development • Central Statistics Office. • International centre for Local
Appendices
Committees • Economic Social Research and Regional Development
• Department of Environment, Institute. • InterTradeIreland
Community and Local • Office of Public Works. • All-Ireland Research
Government • Environmental Protection Observatory
• Department of Jobs, Enterprise Agency. • Other groups, Councils
and Innovation • National Parks and Wildlife (Including local government in
• National Transport Authority Service Northern Ireland) etc., as may
• Enterprise Ireland • Heritage Council arise on a case-by-case basis
• IDA Ireland • Arts Council
• Fáilte Ireland • National Oversight and Audit
• Tourism Ireland Commission.
• Other critical Infrastructure • 3rd Level and other research
providers such as Eirgrid, Gas institutions.
Networks Ireland and Irish • Existing and emerging
Water collaborators on EU and
nationally funded projects of
regional relevance.30 Appendices Appendices 31
Appendix 3 – Elected Members
Eastern Region
Ivan Keatley Padraig McEvoy Fiona O’Loughlin
Kildare County Council
Kildare County Council
Kildare County Council
FG Ind FF
ivankeatley@ padraigmcevoy@ fionaolough@
gmail.com gmail.com eircom.net
087 2731335 086-8658262 087-2345160
Old Kilcullen, Coiseanna Hill, Cappanargid 63,
Kilcullen, College Road, The Great Southern,
Co. Kildare Clane, Newbridge,
Co. Kildare Co. Kildare
Dublin Region
Paddy Bourke Christy Burke Gaye Fagan
Dublin City Council
Dublin City Council
Dublin City Council
Brian Fitzgerald Maria Murphy Tommy Reilly
Meath County Council
Meath County Council
Meath County Council
Ind Ind SF
pbourkecllr@ christy.burke@ gaye.fagan@ Ind FG FF
eircom.net dublincity.ie dublincity.ie briannfitzgerald@ mariacmurphy@ tommy.reilly@
087-2862558 087-2626507 089-2086125 yahoo.com eircom.net members.
13 Montrose Members Room, 50 St. Mary’s 087-2508247 087-6579895 meathcoco.ie
Grove, City Hall, Road, Warrenstown, 3 The Close, 046-28875 /
Artane, Cork Hill, East Wall, Kilcock, Lutterell Hall, +353 877450149
Dublin Dublin 2 Dublin 3 Co.Meath Dunboyne, Ardsallagh, Navan,
Co. Meath Co. Meath
Mary Freehill Tom Brabazon Dermot Lacey
Dublin City Council
Dublin City Council
Dublin City Council
Sylvester Bourke Thomas Cullen Pat Vance
Wicklow County Council
Wicklow County Council
Wicklow County Council
Lab FF Lab
77 Grove Road, tom.brabazon@ Dermot.lacey@ FG Ind FF
Rathmines, dublincity.ie labour.ie sbourke@ tommy@ pvance@
Dublin 6 (01) 853 2434 087-2646960 wicklowcoco.ie tommycullen.ie wicklowcoco.ie
Tel: 01-496 4777 086 8092944 66 Beech 087-2501734 087-1964300 01-2868169
086-812 6378 75 Grattan Hill Drive, Three Oaks House, Deerpark, /086-8391871
marycfreehill@ Lodge, Donnybrook, Killinskyduff, Baltinglass, Beachmount,
gmail.com Dublin 13 Dublin 4 Arklow, Co. Wicklow Putland Road, Bray,
Co.Wicklow Co. Wicklow
Seamus Gerry Lettie McCarthy
Dun Laoghaire /
Rathdown Co Council
Dun Laoghaire /
Rathdown Co Council
Dublin City Council
Tommy Byrne Colm Markey
Louth County Council
Louth County Council
McGrattan Horkan Lab
SF FF lmccarthy@cllr. FF FG
seamas.mcgrattan ghorkan@cllr. dlrcoco.ie tommy.byrne@ colmmarkey1@
@dublincity.ie dlrcoco.ie 086-8186718 louthcoco.ie gmail.com
087-7848153 086 3881531 23 Kilgobbin 086 8201439 087 - 8317500
7 Kinvara Park, 7 Hollywood Heights, Harvest Way, Duddestown,
Navan Road, Park, Goatstown, Stepaside, Wheaton Hall, Togher,
Dublin 7 Dublin 14 Dublin 18 Drogheda, Drogheda,
Co. Louth Co. Louth
Neale Richmond Kate Feeney Kieran Dennison
Dun Laoghaire /
Rathdown Co Council
Dun Laoghaire /
Rathdown Co Council
Fingal County Council
FG FF FG
nrichmond@cllr. kate@ kierandennison@
Midland Region
dlrcoco.ie katefeeney.ie gmail.com Paddy Bracken Catherine Andrew Duncan
Laois County Council
Laois County Council
Westmeath Co Council
086-7814514 086-4611627 087-2595949 FF Fitzgerald FG
23 Kingston Wynberg Park, 1 Fernleigh pbracken@ FF andrew.duncan@
Heights, Blackrock, Co. Grange, laoiscouncillors.ie cfcathfitz5@ westmeathcoco.ie
Ballinteer, Dublin Castleknock, 0502-24813 gmail.com 087-9068186
Dublin 16 Dublin 15 Garoon, 087-6814018 Balrath, Ballinea,
Mountmellick, Cherrygarth, Mullingar,
Co. Laois Portlaoise, Co. Westmeath
David Healy Brian McDonagh Francis Duffy
Fingal County Council
Fingal County Council
South Dublin Co Council
Co. Laoise
Green Lab Green
david.healy@ brianmcdonaghlabour fnduffy@cllrs.
cllrs.fingal.ie @gmail.com sdublincoco.ie Mick Cahill PJ Reilly Paddy Hill
Longford County Council
Longford County Council
Westmeath Co Council
087-6178852 086-3858979 086-0664762 FF FF FF
54, Páirc 4 St. Samsons 39 Stocking mcahill@ pjreilly@ phill@
Éabhóra, Court, Balgriffin, wood copse, longfordcoco.ie longfordcoco.ie westmeathcoco.ie
Beann Éadair, Dublin 13 Rathfarnham 086 2397818 043-6687069 / 087-6806572
Co. Bh.Á.C. Killenbore, 086 2464576 Clonsura,
Colehill, Ballinacross, Casltetown,
Co. Longford Granard, Finea, Mullingar,
Pamela Kearns Cathal King
South Dublin Co Council
South Dublin Co Council
Co. Longford Co. Westmeath
Lab SF
pkearns@cllrs. cathalking@cllrs.
sdublincoco.ie sdublincoco.ie Eamon Dooley Eddie Fitzpatrick
Offaly County Council
Offaly County Council
087-7756718 086-3186098 FF FF
203 Orwell SDCC, eamondooley@ eddiefitzp@
Park Heights, County Hall, hotmail.com eircom.net
Templeogue Tallaght, 086-2237058 087-2580428
Dublin 24 Aughaboy, Benfield,
Ferbane, Cloneyhurke,
Co. Offaly Portalington,
Co. OffalyYou can also read
