Labhaoise McKenna Who we are Regional Authorities 2 x NUTS II Regions Former Regional Assemblies 3 x NUTS II Regions Current regional structure Funding follows policy Policy making opportunities ID: 1029121
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1. European Funding and Policy-making opportunities for local and regional government sector Labhaoise McKenna
2. Who we are?Regional Authorities2 x NUTS II RegionsFormer Regional Assemblies3 x NUTS II RegionsCurrent regional structure
3. Funding follows policy…
4. Policy making opportunitiesUsing best practice from Europe to inform the RSESBeing mindful of EU Policy and Programmes in the preparation of regional and local policy - LECPFunding follows policy: LECPs as a tool to draw down European fundingCommittee of the Regions (CoR)INTERREG : Develop opportunities and new ideas to address regional policy challenges
5. Joined up thinking3 Regional Assemblies, The Irish Regions Office (IRO) and LGMA’s Research and Innovation section to LGMA/ CCMA working together to:Define Local Authority priorities / research agenda?Match make local authorities with funding opportunities?Align local authorities local plans with EU priorities / thematic objectives?Engage with the Irish delegation to the Committee of the Regions
6. Regional Operation ProgrammesEuropean Regional Development Fund ERDFAligned to former NUTS 2 regionsSouthern & Eastern Border, Midland, WestNUTS 2 Reclassified. Now 3 NUTS 2 regions
7. Europe 2020 Strategy – 11 ThemesInformation and Communication technologiesResearch and InnovationCompetitiveness of SMEsLow-carbon economyCombating climate changeEnvironment andresource efficiencySustainable transportEmployment and MobilitySocial inclusionBetter education, trainingBetter publicadministrationSMARTSUSTAINABLEINCLUSIVE
8. EU Poliy & Funding FrameworkOpportunities for Local Government SectorShared Management (European Commission and Member State)Direct Management (European Commission)Europe 2020 Strategy
9. EU funding stream tool
10. What do you want?…Funding follows policy…To inform policy?To change policy?To share good practices?To learn good practices?To address a challenge?To find new ways of working?To address priority areas?Capital investmentCommunity initiativesEnvironmental enhancementsUrban renewalCoastal managementSupporting SMEsWho else is in this space?Who else needs to address a common challengeWho can you learn from?Who are the leader / follower regions?Are you addressing policy?is your policy aligned with EU 2020 Strategy?What financial instruments are available to Local Authorities?
11. What is INTERREG?INTERREG is a series of European Territorial Cooperation (ETC) programmes that aim to stimulate cross border and inter-regional cooperation in the European Union. Started in 1989, INTERREG is financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) INTERREG V covers the period 2014-2020INTERREG is very accessible for Local Authorities
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13. Types of InterregCross Border Programmes (INTERREG VA) Ireland -Wales Programme Ireland/Northern Ireland/Scotland Programme. Transnational Co-Operation (INTERREG VB) Northern Periphery and Arctic Programme (NPA) Atlantic Area Programme (AA) North West Europe Programme (NWE) Inter-regional ( INTERREG VC) Interreg Europe (EU 28 MS)
14. What is a Funding Programme?Selection of the 11 thematic objectivesManaging Authority (MA)Joint Secretariat (JS)Programme Monitoring Committee (PMC)Programme Steering Committee (PSC)National Contact points (e.g. Interreg, Horizon 2020, Life+ etc)Development Officers (e.g. Ireland Wales)Calls – Fixed / Open / TargetedDifferent co-financing ratesDifferent Rules and Procedures
15. Why participate? To find shared solutions to shared problems To learn best practiceTo build partnerships and co-operate across borders/regionsTo develop opportunities and new ideas to address regional challenges To develop new products and servicesTo network and exchange To influence policies Example: Room for the River
16. Room for River project
17. Budget: €100M Grant rate: 80 %Counties:Dublin, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, Fingal, Kerry, Cork, Tipperary, Waterford, Kilkenny, Wexford, Carlow, Wicklow, Kildare, Meath, South Dublin, Programme is 50% committedOpen callOpportunities for Heritage / Biodiversity. Targeted Priority 3 call in June/JulyCross border programme
18. Budget: €240M Grant rate: 85%Counties:Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo, Cavan, Monaghan, Louth62% ERDF committedOpen and targeted calls:Environment Call – Marine protection area (9th June deadline)Health CallCross border programme
19. Budget: €370M Grant rate: 60%All counties eligible22% committedTransnational programme
20. Budget: €359M Grant rate: 85%All counties eligible57% committedCall 3 opens March 1st and closes 30th JunePolicy ProgrammeInterreg V-CInter-regional programme
21. Budget: €229M Grant rate: 85%Counties:Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo, Cavan, Monaghan, Louth43% committed
22. ETC - URBACT URBACT - Pan-European exchange and learning programme to promote integrated sustainable urban developmentBudget 2014-2020: €79mNational Contact Point: NUI MaynoothWho is already involved?Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown, Dublin, Kildare Co Co (Naas), Kilkenny, Limerick, Longford, Monaghan
23. Circular Oceans project
24. Strategic Management Frameworkfor Dublin Bay Provide a framework for engaging stakeholders in the management of Dublin Bay. Provide tools and enable stakeholders to acquire a better understanding of Dublin Bay using an ecosystem based approach.Implementation toolkit, collate baseline data, and set up a template for information share monitoring and evaluation which is informed by local needs, pressures and policy.Identify new opportunities or actions for enhancing Dublin Bay.Take account of policies from an EU to a local level impacting on issues relating to the Bay.
25. Questions…?Go raibh maith agaibhLabhaoise McKennalmckenna@emra.ie01 807 4482Michael O’Brienmobrien@nwra.ie 094 9877021
26. Contacts in Ireland for Project DevelopmentAtlantic Area / and Northern Periphery and Arctic Programme Michael O’Brien mobrien@nwra.ie North West EuropeSiobhan Rudden srudden@southernassembly.ie Ireland WalesBreda Curran bcurran@southernassembly.ie Marie Harnett mharnett@southernassembly.ie Interreg EuropeDavid Minton dminton@nwra.ie Stephen Blair sblair@southernassembly.ie UrbactNUI Maynooth, Mark Boyle Mark.G.Boyle@nuim.ie ESPONStephen Blair sblair@southernassembly.ie