1.2 Eastern and Midland

1.1 Vision

The Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy is a strategic plan and investment framework to shape the future development of our Region to 2031 and beyond….

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“To create a sustainable

and competitive Region that supports the health

and wellbeing of our people and places, from

urban to rural, with access to quality housing,

travel and employment

opportunities for all”

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Introduction

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Eastern Region

Midland Region

Louth

Longford

Figure 1.1 EMRA Strategic Planning Areas

Dublin Region

Meath

Fingal

Westmeath

Dublin City

South Dublin

Dún Laoghaire

-Rathdown

Offaly Kildare

Wicklow

Laois

One of the principal functions of the members of the Assembly is the delivery of a Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy (RSES), a new concept in Irish planning where not only the spatial but also the economic factors that set out the future of the Region are brought together into one all-encompassing strategy.

The Regional Assembly also has functions in relation to European funding and programming as well as a permanent presence in Brussels with the Irish Regions EU Office. The Assembly is the secretariat for the national delegation to the Committee of the Regions, and manages the economist function on behalf of the three Assemblies. It is a stated objective of the Assembly to have an increased role in the management

of European funding post 2020 in line with that of the other two Regional Assemblies. Furthermore, the Regional Assembly’s functions can be expanded with a significant role in the delivery and application of investment under Project Ireland 2040 (PI 2040), which includes the National Planning Framework (NPF) 2040 and a detailed capital investment plan, the National Development Plan (NDP) 2018-2027.

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Regional Spatial & Economic Strategy