EU Affairs

The Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly (EMRA) has been entrusted with a series of functions in relation to EU funding programmes and policies.

Through its strong involvement in EU affairs, EMRA ensures that the region has a say in EU policies and programmes that will impact our territory and benefit from EU funding and good practices to inform our policies and implement projects to the benefits of the region.

EMRA has a prominent role in the delivery of some EU funding programmes, including managing the EU Just Transition Fund, overseeing the implementation of the European Regional Development Fund (Southern, Eastern and Midland programme), being the contact point for URBACT and EUI, and partnering in some European projects.

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Link to: EU Programmes

EU Programmes

EMRA is the Contact Point URBACT and European Urban Initiative.

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Link to: EU Projects

EU Projects

Read more about current EU Projects administered by EMRA.

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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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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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Latest News & Events

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€3.6M Granted to 24 Midlands Tourism Projects Under EU Just Transition Fund & SME Scheme

€3.6 million awarded to 24 New Tourism Projects in Midlands Under EU Just Transition Fund Private and Community SME Scheme   A further 24…
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Ministers Launch Trail Construction in Longford and Westmeath

  Minister Peter Burke TD and Minister Darragh O’Brien TD Announce Beginning of Construction on New Trails in Longford and Westmeath   …
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Eastern & Midland Regional Assembly AGM 2025

The Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly (EMRA) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Friday, 11th July 2025 at Dublin City Hall.  Cllr. David…
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Presov Regional Tourism Strategy presentation, Day 1

ORIGINN Study Visit to Prešov, Slovakia

From May 20–22, 2025, the picturesque Prešov Self-Governing Region in Slovakia played host to the fifth Study Visit of the ORIGINN project. The event…
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15-min city pathway

EMRA Unveils New Implementation Pathway to Support Vibrant 15-Minute Neighbourhoods in Dublin

The Executive of the Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly (EMRA) has presented The 15-Minute City – An Implementation Pathway for Delivering Vibrant…
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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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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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