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Public consultation for the Strategic Environmental Assessment for Interreg Atlantic Area 2021-2027

The Managing Authority for Interreg Atlantic Area 2021-2027 has launched a public consultation on the Strategic Environmental Assessment of the future programme. In October 2021 the screening of the Strategic Environmental Assessment for the Interreg Atlantic Area programme 2021-2027, developed by SPI (Sociedade Portuguesa de Inovação) in collaboration with the Task Force responsible for the […]

Marine Institute Fisheries Research featured on Euronews

The fisheries research undertaken by Marine Institute scientists on board the RV Celtic Explorer features in a new short video documentary on Euronews.com – Europe’s leading international news channel. The short documentary ‘Where’s the catch? The fishery surveys keeping our seas sustainable’ highlights the work of Marine Institute scientists during the annual Irish Groundfish Survey on Ireland’s […]

2022 is the European Year of Youth

2022 is the European Year of Youth, shining a light on the importance of European youth to build a better future – greener, more inclusive and digital. With plenty of opportunities to learn, share your vision, meet people and engage in activities all over Europe. Throughout 2022 the European Commission will coordinate a range of […]

Public Consultation on the EU Just Transition Fund

The Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications has opened the public consultation to engage with stakeholders on the EU Just Transition Fund. The EU Just Transition Fund will support European regions most affected by the transition to climate neutrality by enabling economic development and diversification and helping people adapt to a changing labour market. Up […]

European Commission launches the Rural Pact

The European Commission launched the Rural Pact on the 20th of December 2021. The new pact aims to mobilise public authorities and stakeholders to act on the needs and aspirations of rural communities. It will provide a common framework to engage and cooperate at EU, national, regional and local level. Vice-president Šuica, Commissioner Wojciechowski and […]

European Social Catalyst Fund (ESCF) Webinar

The European Social Catalyst Fund (ESCF) is hosting an online event ‘Scaling Proven Innovations to Overcome Europe’s Challenges’, from 10.30 – 12.30 CET on Monday 13 December 2021. About the Event This webinar will give you a brief insight into how successful innovations can be scaled and what has been learned this year about the […]

Brexit Adjustment Reserve: Commission approves €920m pre-financing for Ireland

The European Commission has adopted the decision to allocate funding from the Brexit Adjustment Reserve to Ireland, for a total of €920.4 million. Ireland is the biggest beneficiary of the Brexit Adjustment Reserve and the first Member State to receive its pre-financing. This funding will help Ireland’s economy in mitigating the impact of Brexit, through […]

ACCESS EUROPE SHOWCASE 2021

Access Europe is a three-year programme, led by The Wheel and funded by the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs, to provide a support and capacity-building programme for Irish civil society organisations to better access EU funds and engage in EU policy. Access Europe launched their support service in November 2020, since then the service has […]

Social Rights Video Competition

The #MySocialRights video competition is now open to young people aged 18-30 living in the EU. With the European Pillar of Social Rights, the European Commission aims to build a fairer and more inclusive European Union. The 20 principles of the Pillar show the way towards a strong social Europe that is fair, inclusive and full […]

EU Co funded Trinno Project Virtual Interregional Event

Partners in the Interreg Europe co funded Trinno Project gathered this week for our first Virtual Interregional Event. The Irish Project Partners; the NWRA and Westbic were joined by International Partners from Italy, Hungary, Slovenia and Spain. Also at the event were the Irish Local Enterprise Office Stakeholders from Leitrim, Longford, Roscommon and Cavan. This […]