The Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly (EMRA) works with key stakeholders at EU, National, Regional and Local Level to enable Sustainable Regional Development.

Regional Profile

The Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly (EMRA) is one of the three Regional Assemblies in Ireland. Part of the local government structure, EMRA operates independently to provide a range of functions for the Region.

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The Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly (EMRA) is one of the three Regional Assemblies in Ireland. Part of the local government structure, EMRA operates independently to provide a range of functions for the Region.

Our work and functions:

Corporate

Read more about EMRA’s corporate function and documents.

Planning & Economic Development

EMRA plays a key role in the development of the Region for the benefit of its citizens.

EU Affairs

EMRA has been entrusted with a series of functions in relation to EU funding programmes and policies.

EU Just Transition Fund

EU Just Transition Fund (JTF) is a new fund created under the 2021-2027 EU programming round to help communities across Europe meet the challenges posed by the transition to a zero-carbon economy.

Irish Regions in Europe Office

EMRA manages the Irish Regions European Office (IREO), which acts as a bridge between Irish local and regional government and the European Union.

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Committee of the Regions

The Irish delegation to the Committee of the Regions (CoR) represents local and regional government in EU policy formation and decision-making processes.

Latest News & Events

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‘Regional Innovation Valley’ status given to Ireland’s 3 Regions by European Commission

August 6, 2024

EMRA along with all the other two of Ireland's regions have been designated as 'Regional Innovation Valleys' by the European Commission.

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Projects Selected for EU JTF Community and Enterprise Grants

July 31, 2024

Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD, today has announced that 15 sustainability-focused projects in the Midlands will…

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First meeting of the new Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly

July 12, 2024

First meeting of the new Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly was held on Friday 12th July 2024 following local elections.

EU Just Transition Fund highlighted at the National Recovery and Resilience Plan annual event

July 11, 2024

EU JTF attends the annual event for the National Recovery and Resilience Plan on 11 July 2024.

Vista at Clonmacnoise with text overlay announcing EU JTF projects selected

Over €32million in investment grants announced for regenerative tourism projects in Midlands

June 19, 2024

Fáilte Ireland announced the first round of approved projects that will receive grant funding under the EU Just Transition Fund. Click in to see what got funding in this batch!

Local projects in the Midlands to receive grants amounting to €18 million under EU Just Transition Fund programme

April 26, 2024

Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD, today announced the 15 projects in the Midlands that will receive grant awards…

“Regions in Focus” event

February 9, 2024

Councillors discuss options for enhanced Regional Government in Ireland at “Regions in Focus” event in Limerick.

Minister O’Donnell launches new €120m fund to renovate heritage buildings in town centres

February 9, 2024

A new funding scheme under Ireland’s two European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Regional Programmes is providing €120m support.

Understanding URBACT’s Impact at the Custom House

January 31, 2024

The Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly (EMRA) held its URBACT Info Day at the Custom House last Thursday, the 25th of January.

EMRA in The Public Sector Magazine

January 8, 2024

Did you spot EMRA’s article ‘EMRA: Driving A Regional Agenda’ published in the Autumn 2023 edition of the Public Sector Magazine?

Regional Assembly were joint winners of the IPI Planning Awards 2023

October 4, 2023

The Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly were joint winners of the IPI Planning Awards 2023 under the Research and Innovation category for the Regional Development Monitor.

Smart and Sustainable Mobility Accelerator workshop held in Dublin

September 29, 2023

The Smart and Sustainable Mobility Accelerator (SSMA) commenced its Local Authority staff training track this week, and the workshop for the Eastern and…

EU Just Transition Fund

The EU Just Transition Fund (JTF) is a brand-new fund created under the 2021-2027 programming round. It operates under Regulation (EU) (2021/1056) within the framework of the EU Cohesion policy.

The Fund’s single specific objective is to support the regions and communities in Europe that are most negatively affected by the transition to climate neutrality, ensuring that no one is left behind.

EMRA was appointed the Managing Authority of this new EU fund by the Minister for Environment Climate and Communications. As the Managing Authority, EMRA will have overall responsibility for the implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation of the programme.

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Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy 2019-2031 (RSES)

The primary statutory objective of the Strategy is to support implementation of Project Ireland 2040 – which links planning and investment through the National Planning Framework (NPF) and ten- year National Development Plan (NDP) – and the economic and climate policies of the Government by providing a long-term strategic planning and investment framework for the for the Eastern and Midland Region.

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EU Programme Open Calls

Find out about open calls for funding and how to get involved in EU Programmes.

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The Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly (EMRA) works with key stakeholders at EU, National, Regional and Local Level to enable Sustainable Regional Development.

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Our work and functions:

Corporate

Planning & Economic Development

EU Affairs

EU Just Transition Fund

Irish Regions in Europe Office

Committee of the Regions

Latest News & Events

‘Regional Innovation Valley’ status given to Ireland’s 3 Regions by European Commission

Projects Selected for EU JTF Community and Enterprise Grants

First meeting of the new Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly

EU Just Transition Fund highlighted at the National Recovery and Resilience Plan annual event

Over €32million in investment grants announced for regenerative tourism projects in Midlands

Local projects in the Midlands to receive grants amounting to €18 million under EU Just Transition Fund programme

“Regions in Focus” event

Minister O’Donnell launches new €120m fund to renovate heritage buildings in town centres

Understanding URBACT’s Impact at the Custom House

EMRA in The Public Sector Magazine

Regional Assembly were joint winners of the IPI Planning Awards 2023

Smart and Sustainable Mobility Accelerator workshop held in Dublin

EU Just Transition Fund

Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy 2019-2031 (RSES)

EU Programme Open Calls

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Our work and functions

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