Tracking Progress: Southern Regional Assembly Publishes Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy (RSES) Two-Year Monitoring Report 2022-2024
The report, prepared under Section 25A of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), outlines progress in achieving the RSES objectives by the Regional Assembly, public bodies and local authorities that made submissions to the report.
While significant strides have been made in aligning policies across national, regional, and local levels—supported by the adoption of City and County Development Plans and investments under Project Ireland 2040—concerns remain. There is a need for stronger alignment between government funding and policies to fully achieve the National Planning Framework’s (NPF) goals for balanced regional development.
David Kelly, Director of the Southern Regional Assembly, notes that:
“Considerable progress has been made in delivering on the RSES objectives and its effective implementation is key to delivering the transformative change as set out in Project Ireland 2040 and NPF to provide for the sustainable growth of the Region. The report provides an opportunity to take stock and reflect on areas that are working well and areas that need further consideration. A number of recommendations have therefore been put forward to improve and support the RSES, and NPF delivery for consideration by the National Oversight and Audit Commission (NOAC).”
Cllr. Garret Kelleher, Cathaoirleach of the Southern Regional Assembly, states that:
“At national level there is evidence of major investment in the Region through Government Departments and State Agencies in support of the key objectives, allied to major initiatives by the Regional Assembly. However, it is important to acknowledge that there are still very significant challenges to achieve the transformation required under Project Ireland 2040 and these are highlighted in the Report. With the release of important data from Census 2022 and other sources, the Report includes detailed analysis of how the Region is performing in the national context.”
Read the full report on www.southernassembly.ie
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For further information or media enquiries please contact:
David Kelly, Director, Southern Regional Assembly
Email: dkelly@southernassembly.ie
Phone: 0876864645