Southern, Eastern and Midland Regional Programme 2021 – 2027
About the Programme
The Southern, Eastern & Midland Regional Programme 2021-27, co-financed by the Government of Ireland and the European Union, supports balanced regional development under EU objectives.
It is aligned with the Government’s aim of promoting balanced regional development by supporting the implementation of the Regional Economic and Spatial Strategies in each of the two Programme regions (Southern Region and Eastern & Midland Region). It aims to strengthen economic and social cohesion while addressing imbalances between regions.
The Southern Regional Assembly are the Managing Authority for the Southern, Eastern and Midland Regional Programme 2021-27.
Programme Priorities
The Southern, Eastern & Midland Regional Programme 2021-27 will see €663 million in overall support during the period, €265 million from the ERDF and €398 million of national funding to support activities in the areas of research and innovation, energy efficiency, and sustainable urban regeneration.
The Southern, Eastern and Midland Regional Programme will focus on three strategic priority areas:
- Smarter & More Competitive Regions
- Low Carbon, Energy Efficient Regions
- Sustainable & Integrated Urban Development
The Programme Area comprises two of Ireland’s three NUTS II regions – the Southern Region and the Eastern & Midland Region. The Programme Area has six NUTS III regions, within them are 22 local authority areas:
Southern Region:
Map symbols:
City / Town
UNESCO Learning Cities
Tier 1 & Tier 2 Ports
The South-East:
Carlow, Waterford, Wexford, Kilkenny
The South-West:
Cork City, Cork County, Kerry
The Mid-West:
Clare, Limerick, Tipperary
Eastern & Midland Region:
Map symbols:
City / Town
UNESCO Learning Cities
Tier 1 & Tier 2 Ports
Eastern:
Kildare, Meath, Wicklow, Louth
Midland:
Westmeath, Laois, Offaly, Longford
Dublin:
Dublin City, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, Fingal, South Dublin
Monitoring & Implementation
The Monitoring Committee oversees the implementation of the Regional Programme, ensuring alignment with the objectives outlined in the Programme Document. Comprising representatives from public, private, and third sector organisations, it meets annually to review progress. Its role is governed by Articles 38-40 of the Common Provisions Regulation 2021/1060, ensuring transparency and conflict of interest prevention.
Intermediate Bodies (IBs)
To ensure the effective implementation of EU funds, we work with designated Intermediate Bodies (IBs). These organisations are entrusted with specific responsibilities to support beneficiaries and oversee project implementation in line with EU and national regulations.
By working with these trusted partners, we ensure that EU funds are efficiently managed, transparently distributed, and effectively contribute to the development of the Southern, Eastern and Midland regions of Ireland.
If you have questions please contact our EU Regional Programme Team.
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Senior Management Team, Assistant Director
Enda Hogan
ERDF Regional Programme, EU Projects
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Administrative Officer
Vincent Dunphy
ERDF Regional Programme
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Administrative Officer
Karen Coughlan
ERDF Regional Programme
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Administrative Officer
Ronan O’Brien
ERDF Regional Programme
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Administrative Officer
Marie Harnett
ERDF Regional Programme
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EU Executive
Sarah Davoren
ERDF Regional Programme, EU Projects
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Communications Officer, Projects Officer
Lisa Moran
ERDF Regional Programme
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THRIVE Project Officer
Catherine Connaughton
ERDF Regional Programme
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