11.1 Introduction

11.1 Introduction

The Strategy recognises the strong links between our Region and Northern Ireland and also the links with the Southern and Northern and Western Regions.

With regard to Northern Ireland and notwithstanding the presence of an international border and the future uncertainty surrounding that border in light of the United Kingdom’s proposed departure from the European Union, the Regional Assembly recognises the need to work together for mutual advantage in areas such as economic development and promotion, co-ordination of social and physical infrastructure provision and environmental management. In preparing the Strategy, the Regional Assembly have engaged in collaboration with local authorities and Government agencies in Northern Ireland.

Implementation of the RSES in tandem with the Regional Development Strategy (RDS) for Northern Ireland will require collaborative work which will be supported by the Framework for Co-operation on Spatial Strategies between Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Figure from page 229

All Ireland Cohesion