EU Commission launches open call for project proposals under EMFAF
The European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) has published the following call for proposals under the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF). The deadline date for both is the 31st of January 2023. Regional flagships projects supporting sustainable blue economy in EU sea basins Blue careers for a sustainable blue economy
EU Funds at the Ploughing Championships
The EU Funds Tram were delighted to join with our friends from the EU Commission Representation in Ireland at the EU Stand at the National Ploughing Championships. The Championships which are Europe’s largest outdoor event gave us the opportunity to meet some wonderful people and tell the story of how EU Funding is helping support […]
EU Cohesion Policy: €1.4 billion for Ireland’s economic and social development and green transition in 2021-2027
European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms, Elisa Ferreira visited Ireland to sign the Structural Funds Partnership Agreement, laying down the country’s investment strategy in cohesion policy funding for the period 2021-2027 on behalf of the European Commission. Out of the 27 EU member states, under the 2021-2027 Partnership Agreement Ireland will receive €1.1 billion for […]
EU co funded TRINNO consortium addresses COVID-19 challenges
As part of its additional year of activities, TRINNO partners and stakeholders gathered recently to present their final proposed policy changes, aimed at addressing the effects of COVID 19 on traditional enterprises, particularly through digital innovation. Irish partners WestBIC and the NWRA, along with stakeholders from amongst the Local Enterprise Offices in the Northern and […]
Interreg NPA – Call for Preparatory Projects Now Open
The first call for preparatory projects in the Interreg NPA 2021-2027 programme, opens on 29th August and closes on 19th September 2022 11:00am Irish Time. The purpose of preparatory projects is to develop project ideas in a more specific and focused direction, to examine the need for the project outputs among end users and stakeholders and to build up […]
Public Consultation on Draft National Strategic Plan for Sustainable Aquaculture Development 2030
Stakeholders are being invited to make submissions on a draft National Strategic Plan for Sustainable Aquaculture Development 2030 (Plan). The Plan provides a strategy for the sustainable development of aquaculture in Ireland over the next decade and has been developed using a ‘food systems’ approach in line with Food Vision 2030. It envisages an increasing […]
Minister McGrath secures approval for Ireland’s Draft European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Programmes 2021 – 2027
The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Michael McGrath, has today (27 July 2022) secured government approval for Ireland’s 2 draft ERDF Programmes for the period 2021 – 2027. The 2 ERDF Programmes set out Ireland’s investment strategy for a fund totalling €853 million, of which €396 million is financed by the EU. The ERDF […]
Public Consultation on the draft Seafood Development Programme 2021-27 – Ireland’s programme under the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund.
Minster for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD has launched the Public Consultation the Public Consultation on the draft Seafood Development Programme 2021-27 – Ireland’s programme under the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund. Stakeholders are being invited to make submissions on the draft Seafood development Programme 2021-27 – Ireland’s programme under the […]
Sod turned on new ‘world class’ EU Co funded bridge in Galway city
The first sod has been turned on the construction of the iconic new Salmon Weir Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge – the first bridge to span the Corrib in over 30 years. The new bridge will draw pedestrians and cyclists and facilitate a seamless and natural flow from either side of the river, while creating an […]
Interreg North-West Europe on Near FM
The Interreg North-West Europe e-MEN project partner Dominika Topolska from Mental Health Reform Ireland and the Irish national contact point for Interreg North-West Europe funding, Sarah Davoren will be interviewed by Near FM on Thursday 24th February 2022 in relation to the impact of EU cohesion funds in Irish society. Europe in my Backyard is a radio programme […]
