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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Link to: EU Affairs

EU Affairs

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

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Link to: EU Just Transition Fund

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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New Research Launched at Tóchar Conference Reveals Strong Public Support for Wetland Restoration

Nearly half of respondents have a vested interest in wetland restoration, with 10% of those acknowledging that restoration may have potential impacts on…
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‘Silver Bullet’ Solution Offers New Economic Opportunities for Peatland Farmers

· The Peatlands for Prosperity: Farming for the Future project to be launched on Wednesday 21 May 2025 at the Paludiculture ‘Showroom’ in Shinrone,…
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Further 15 tourism projects awarded over €4.2 million under Fáilte Ireland’s Regenerative Tourism and Placemaking Scheme

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Regional Development Monitor

Regional Development Monitor: a Good Practice for EU Regions

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Explore EU Urban Opportunities – Join Us May 1st at the Custom House

The Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly (EMRA), as Ireland’s National Contact Point for URBACT and the European Urban Initiative (EUI), invites you…
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AIR Training Seminar 2025 highlights video

We are proud to share the highlights from the 2025 Association of Irish Regions (AIR) Annual Seminar, held in Athlone on 5 and 6 February 2025 marking…
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Regional Assemblies and Maynooth University launch innovative National Census Atlas and Smart Specialisation Strategy (S3) dashboard

6 February 2025, EMRA, NWRA and SRA in collaboration with the All-Island Research Observatory (AIRO) at Maynooth University, launched the National Census Atlas and Smart Specialisation Strategy Visualisation Dashboard.
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AIR Seminar Celebrates a Decade of three Regional Assemblies in Ireland

The Association of Irish Regions (AIR) held its 3rd annual training seminar in Athlone on 5-6 February 2025. The event celebrated 10 years of three Regional Assemblies in Ireland and launched the National Census Atlas & S3 Visualisation Dashboard.
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Ministers announce €60 million for THRIVE scheme to revitalise heritage buildings in Southern, Eastern and Midland Regions

Announcement of €60 million in funding through the ERDF THRIVE scheme, with awards of up to €7 million available to refurbish, restore, and adapt publicly owned heritage buildings within town centres.
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Midlands Lead the Way: EUJTF Projects Showcase Sustainable Innovations

An event on 4 December at TUS Athlone showcased five projects that are receiving EU JTF support and talked about driving innovation in carbon neutrality and transforming the Midlands.
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Have your say in the future Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly Corporate Plan

The Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly is currently preparing its new Corporate Plan. The Corporate Plan is the Assembly’s strategic framework for…
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Launch of EU JTF Midlands Pathway to Just Transition Project

The Midlands Regional Enterprise Plan (MREP), Pathway for Just Transition, a €3.9million EU JTF-funded project to boost economic growth in Ireland's Midlands, was launched in Portlaoise on 4 October 2024 by Ministers Ryan and Burke.
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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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