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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Photo from event called "Green Futures, Sustainable Innovation in the Midlands" showing a group of men and women holding a sign that says #EUinmyRegion

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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Industrial buildings in the Eastern and Midland Region

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

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

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

First meeting of the new Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly was held on Friday 12th July 2024 following local elections.
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EU Just Transition Fund highlighted at the National Recovery and Resilience Plan annual event

EU JTF attends the annual event for the National Recovery and Resilience Plan on 11 July 2024.
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Over €32million in investment grants announced for regenerative tourism projects in Midlands

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

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

Councillors discuss options for enhanced Regional Government in Ireland at “Regions in Focus” event in Limerick.
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Minister O’Donnell launches new €120m fund to renovate heritage buildings in town centres

A new funding scheme under Ireland’s two European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Regional Programmes is providing €120m support.
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Understanding URBACT’s Impact at the Custom House

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