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:

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Corporate

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Planning & Economic Development

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

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EU Affairs

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

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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.

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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.

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Latest News & Events

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EUI-URBACT Information Session

The Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly (EMRA) was delighted to host its third annual joint EUI-URBACT info session at the impressive Richmond Education…
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RSES Review – Strategic Issues Paper

EMRA Launches Review of the Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy (RSES) The Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly (EMRA) has formally commenced…
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European Urban Initiative (EUI) and URBACT Information Session

Join the next joint information session on 25 March at the Richmond Education and Event Centre, North Brunswick Street, Dublin to learn about upcoming calls and opportunities through European Urban Initiative (EUI) and URBACT.
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Just Transition Funding

Ministers Heydon and O’Brien announce €10 million EU Just Transition Funding for two bioeconomy demonstration projects

Awards of €5 million each from the EU Just Transition Fund Bioeconomy Demonstration Initiative will support two bioeconomy projects with collaboration…
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Supporting a Sustainable Transition through climate Action for a Resilient Territory (START) Scheme

An EUJTF funding call for projects supporting Local Authority Climate Action Plans. Expressions of interest due to Pobal 13 March 2026. Official Applications open 21 April 2026.
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EMRA to participate in Regional Studies Association Annual Conference on ‘Compact ‘Growth at University College Cork

The Annual Conference of the Irish Section of the Regional Studies Association will take place on the 20th of February at University College Cork (UCC). This…
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Press Release – EMRA Calls for Urgent Review of Transport Investment Plan

Read a press release about how EMRA has formally written to Ministers expressing concerns regarding the National Development Plan (NDP) Review 2025 Sectoral Investment Plan for Transport.
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Call for Social Innovation Projects: Share Your Community Impact with ELIF

Are you involved in a community-led social innovation project? Are you working to strengthen your community with innovative and inspiring initiatives? The…
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Reclaim the Economy Week 2026

Reclaim the Economy Week is happening on 26th January – 1st February 2026 and events are being held around the world to raise awareness and spark creativity around how to ensure that our economy serves us better.
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Students sponsored by EMRA and EU Just Transition Fund visit the European Parliament

Students sponsored by EMRA and the EU Just Transition Fund recently joined students from across Ireland at the European Parliament representing their school and county.
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Just Transition Fest celebrates EU Just Transition Fund Impact

Just Transition Fest on 5 November 2025 celebrated the achievement to date of the EU Just Transition Fund and showcased the projects funded by the EUJTF programme.
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Policies for People and Places – Interreg Event for Knowledge-Sharing

EMRA participated in the Interreg Europe event "Policies for People and Places" took place in Amsterdam 12-13 November 2025.
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Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy Review

The Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly is commencing a review of the Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy (RSES) for the Eastern and Midland Region.

As part of the pre-draft public consultation stage, the Assembly has produced a Strategic Issues Paper and is inviting individuals, communities, local authorities, state agencies and government departments to help it formulate a new vision and framework for coordinated spatial planning and economic development across the region.

Submissions and observations are invited on the Strategic Issues Paper up until 5pm on the 22nd of May 2026.

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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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Our work and functions

Contact EMRA

Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly
3rd Floor North, Ballymun Civic Centre
Main Street, Ballymun
Dublin 9, D09 C8P5
Ireland

+353 (0) 1 8074482

info@emra.ie

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