Corporate

All the activities of the Assembly are supported by a multidisciplinary corporate team that deals with finance, human resources, services to members and other statutory functions.

In this section, you will find EMRA’s corporate documents such as the Assembly’s corporate plan and its annual report, details of the Assembly meetings, and the EMRA budget.

Corporate Plan 2025-2030

The Corporate Plan is a statement of our vision, objectives and values for the region – Sustainability, People Focused, Openness, Evidence Based and Accountability.

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Latest News & Events

The Smart and Sustainable Mobility Accelerator Programme (SSMA) Concludes

The Smart and Sustainable Mobility Accelerator programme (SSMA) which was developed by the three Regional Assemblies and international sustainable mobility…

EUI-URBACT Information Session

EMRA hosted its third annual joint EUI-URBACT info session at the impressive Richmond Education and Event Centre on the 25th of March.

RSES Review – Strategic Issues Paper

EMRA has formally commenced the review of the Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy (RSES) and is inviting individuals, communities, local authorities, state agencies and government departments to share their views on the future of the region.
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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.
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.

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…

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.

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…

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.

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.