ERDF Regional Programmes

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The European Commission classifies EU regions as either being a “Less Developed Region” (up to 74% of EU 27 Average), a “Transition Region” (75%-100% of EU27 Average), or a “More Developed Region”, (over 100% of EU average) based on their GDP per head of population relative to the EU27 average.

Both the Southern, and Eastern and Midland Regions are classed as “More Developed Regions” and the Northern & Western Region is classed as a “Transition Region”.

Reflecting the two different EU classifications of the development status of different regions, there are two ERDF programmes in Ireland,  

ERDF Regional Programmes in Ireland are co-funded by the Governement of Ireland and the European Union. l

ERDF Programme Managing Authorities

In October 2020, the Irish Government appointed the Regional Assemblies to act as Managing Authorities for the ERDF & JTF Programmes for the 2021-27 programming period.

We were appointed as the Managing Authority for the Southern, Eastern and Midland Regional Programme which covers two regions. The Northern and Western Regional Assembly are the Managing Authority for the Northern and Western Regional Programme 2021-2027. 

Our Involvement

As the Managing Authority for four successive Regional Programmes, we support activities such as innovation, SME support, energy efficiency, and sustainable urban development.

The Southern Eastern & Midland Regional Programme 2021-2027 will invest €663 million, including €265 million ERDF and €398 million from the Government of Ireland, to support balanced regional development and align with EU policy objectives.

The Current Programme

2021-2027
Southern, Eastern & Midland Regional Programme

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2014-2020
Southern & Eastern Regional Programme

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Older
Regional Programmes

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If you have questions please contact our ERDF Regional Programmes Team.

  • Senior Management Team, Assistant Director

    Enda Hogan

    ERDF Regional Programme, EU Projects

    051860702

    0868154769

  • Administrative Officer

    Vincent Dunphy

    ERDF Regional Programme

    051860703

    0878750719

  • Administrative Officer

    Karen Coughlan

    ERDF Regional Programme

    0877385478

  • THRIVE Programme Manager

    Rose Power 

    ERDF Regional Programme

    0877158828

  • Administrative Officer

    Ronan O’Brien

    ERDF Regional Programme

    0872573752

  • Administrative Officer

    Marie Harnett

    ERDF Regional Programme

    0879230124

  • EU Executive

    Sarah Davoren 

    ERDF Regional Programme, EU Projects

    0873142761

  • Communications Officer, Projects Officer

    Lisa Moran

    ERDF Regional Programme

    0871883406

  • THRIVE Project Officer

    Catherine Connaughton

    ERDF Regional Programme

    0876257192

  • Clerical Officer

    Anna Higgins

    ERDF Regional Programme

    051860714

  • Clerical Officer

    Maria Murphy

    ERDF Regional Programme

    051860700

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