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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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…
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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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Smart and Sustainable Mobility Accelerator Track 3: Academia and Innovation Actors took place in TU Dublin on 22 October 2025

The SSMA programme and Sustainable Mobility Academy, developed by the Regional Assemblies and BABLE Smart Cities with support from the Department of Transport,…
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European Week of Regions and Cities 2025 – Strengthening Policy Alignment and Stakeholder Engagement

From the 13th-15th October, members of the Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly (EMRA) Planning Team attended the European Week of Regions and Cities…
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ORIGINN Study Visit to Bologna, Emilia-Romagna Region

From the 14th to the 16th of October 2025, the Emilia-Romagna Region hosted the ORIGINN Project Partner Meeting, welcoming partners and stakeholders from…
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Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) -New Brunswick (NB) Conference on Place-Based Economic Development

EMRA was honoured to be invited to the inaugural OECD-NB Conference on Place-Based Economic Development, held in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada on 2nd-3rd…
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Invitation to attend the Just Transition Fest

Join the Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly (EMRA) as we celebrate and showcase the transformative impact of the EU Just Transition Fund. When: …
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Regional Assemblies Address Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Affairs

Coinciding with the European Week of Regions and Cities, representatives from Ireland’s three Regional Assemblies appeared before the Joint Oireachtas…
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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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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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