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Press Release Title: Tánaiste launches new BMW Regional Operational Programme 196Kb (word)
Date: 17/12/2007
Author: BMW Regional Assembly
Description: The Border, Midlands and Western Regional Operational Programme 2007-13 was formally launched by the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance, Brian Cowen TD, in Tullamore

Press Release Title: First Meeting of Monitoring Committee for the BMW Regional Operational Programme 2007-13 206Kb (word)
Date: 19/11/2007
Author: BMW Regional Assembly
Description: The first meeting of the Monitoring Committee for the new Border, Midland and Western Regional Operational Programme 2007-13 took place in the BMW Regional Assembly chamber on November 19th. This meeting follows the approval of the new Operational Programme by the European Commission on October 16th.

Press Release Title: BMW Assembly Deputation meets An Taoiseach and Government Ministers 99Kb (word)
Date: 14/11/2007
Author: BMW Regional Assembly
Description: A deputation from the Border, Midland and Western Regional Assembly met with the Taoiseach, Mr. Bertie Ahern T.D., along with Ministers John Gormley T.D., Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, and Éamon Ó Cuív T.D., Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs in Government Buildings on Wednesday evening last

Press Release Title: Renewable Energy Vital in Securing Ireland’s Energy Supply and Major Opportunity for Regional Development (136kb word)
Date: 13/06/2007
Author: BMW Regional Assembly
Description: Delegates at the Border Midland and Western (BMW) Regional Assembly’s Annual Conference which took place in Carlingford, Co. Louth today, (Wednesday, 13th June 2007), were informed of the major economic opportunities that renewable energy could present to the Border Midland and Western region, while also overcoming the looming fossil fuel crisis.

Press Release Title: BMW REGIONAL ASSEMBLY ELECTS NEW CATHAOIRLEACH 2,544Kb (word)
Date: 20/07/2007
Author: BMW Regional Assembly
Description: Councillor James Deegan from Dysart, Stradbally, Co. Laois has been elected unopposed as the new Cathaoirleach of the Border, Midland and Western Regional Assembly at their Annual General Meeting held on Friday 20th July, 2007 in Ballaghaderreen. Councillor Andrew Boylan, a member of Cavan County Council, was elected Leas-Cathaoirleach of the Assembly.

Press Release Title: Regional Programme Invests €2.81bn in the Border, Midland and Western Region 82Kb (word)
Date: 30/04/2007
Author: BMW Regional Assembly
Description: Expenditure of over €2.81bn was reported to the 16th meeting of the Monitoring Committee for the Border, Midland and Western Regional Operational Programme of the NDP 2000-2006 which took place in the Regional Assembly’s chamber in Ballaghaderreen on Monday, 30th April

Press Release Title: Regional Programme invests €2.48bn in Border, Midland and Western Region 84Kb (word)
Date: 23/10/2006
Author: BMW Regional Assembly
Description: Expenditure of over €2.48bn was reported to the 15th meeting of the Monitoring Committee for the Border, Midland and Western Regional Operational Programme which took place in the Regional Assembly’s chamber in Ballaghaderreen on Monday, 23rd October.

Press Release Title: PUBLICATION OF THE BMW REGIONAL ASSEMBLY’S ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 2005 40Kb (word)
Date: 02/08/2006
Author: BMW Regional Assembly
Description: The BMW Regional Assembly has just published its Annual Report and Accounts for 2005.

Press Release Title: BMW REGIONAL ASSEMBLY ELECTS NEW CATHAOIRLEACH 34Kb (word)
Date: 21/07/2006
Author: BMW Regional Assembly
Description: Councillor Terry Brennan from Carlingford, Co Louth has been elected unopposed as the new Cathaoirleach of the Border, Midland and Western Regional Assembly at their Annual General Meeting held on Friday 21st July, 2006 in Ballaghaderreen.

Press Release Title: Social Inclusion and Equality: A Fairer Economy and Society 50Kb (word)
Date: 08/06/2006
Author: BMW Regional Assembly
Description: Delegates at the Border Midland and Western (BMW) Regional Assembly’s Annual Conference in Ballinlough, Co. Roscommon, today, (Thursday, 8th June 2006), were informed of the need for the promotion of social inclusion and equality within the BMW Region and how greater coordination at local level will be required to deliver more effective programmes.

Press Release Title: Regional Programme invests €2.27bn in Border, Midland and Western Region 94Kb (word)
Date: 24/04/2006
Author: BMW Regional Assembly
Description: Expenditure of almost €2.27bn was reported to the 14th meeting of the Monitoring Committee for the Border, Midland and Western Regional Operational Programme which took place in the Regional Assembly’s chamber in Ballaghaderreen on Monday, 24th April.

Press Release Title: BMW Assembly Deputation meets An Taoiseach 90Kb (word)
Date: 06/04/2006
Author: BMW Regional Assembly
Description: A deputation from the Border, Midland and Western Regional Assembly met with the Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern TD in Government Buildings on Wednesday evening last to discuss a number of issues of concern to the Regional Assembly and to present the Taoiseach with a submission on delivering balanced regional development in the next National Development Plan.

Press Release Title: Minister Roche Addresses Joint Meeting 208Kb (word)
Date: 24/03/2006
Author: BMW & S&E Regional Assembly
Description: Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Dick Roche TD, addressed a joint meeting of Ireland’s two Regional Assemblies - the Border, Midland and Western and Southern and Eastern at a special meeting in Wicklow on Friday March 24th.

Press Release Title: BMW Region approved under EU Research and Innovation Programme (400KB) Word Document
Date: 20/12/2005
Author: BMW Regional Assembly
Description: The Border Midland and Western Regional Assembly today announced details of a new regional pilot programme of research, innovation and technology transfer approved recently by the EU under the European Regional Development Fund. The programme, which will involve a total investment of almost €2m over two years will pilot strategic initiatives aimed at raising the region’s research & development capacity, innovation levels and strengthening industrial and academic linkages.

Press Release Title: BMW Assembly Deputation meets Minister for Transport 112Kb (word)
Date: 13/12/2005
Author: BMW Regional Assembly
Description: A deputation from the Border, Midland and Western Regional Assembly met with Minister for Transport, Martin Cullen TD in Enfield on Monday December 12th to discuss the recently launched Transport 21 investment programme and to highlight issues of concern to the BMW region.

Press Release Title: BMW Assembly Director welcomes Transport 21 56Kb (word)
Date: 01/11/2005
Author: BMW Regional Assembly
Description: Mr. Gerry Finn Director of the Border Midland and Western Regional Assembly has welcomed the major transport investment programme announced by the Government in Dublin Castle today.

Press Release Title: Regional Programme invests €1.95bn in Border, Midland and Western Region 82Kb (word)
Date: 26/10/2005
Author: BMW Regional Assembly
Description: Expenditure of almost €1.95bn was reported to the thirteenth meeting of the Monitoring Committee for the Border, Midland and Western Regional Operational Programme which took place in the Regional Assembly’s chamber in Ballaghaderreen on Wednesday, 26th October.

Press Release Title: Minister Roche Launches BMW Regional Foresight Report 97Kb (word)
Date: 13/09/2005
Author: BMW Regional Assembly
Description: Minister's Speech

Press Release Title: BMW Regional Assembly Elects New Cathaoirleach 36Kb (word)
Date: 22/07/2005
Author: BMW Regional Assembly
Description: BMW Regional Assembly Elects New Cathaoirleach at AGM

Press Release Title: REGIONAL ASSEMBLY CALLS FOR GREATER INVESTMENT IN THE BMW REGION 119Kb (word)
Date: 05/05/2005
Author: BMW Regional Assembly
Description: BMW Regional Assembly Annual Conference (5th May 2005) - Regional Assembly Calls for Greater Investment in the BMW Region

Press Release Title: BMW Assembly Chairperson welcomes National Roads Investment 58Kb (word)
Date: 27/04/2005
Author: BMW Regional Assembly
Description: Councillor Connie Hanniffy, Chairperson of the Border, Midland and Western Regional Assembly has welcomed the increased allocation to the Border, Midland and Western region by the national Roads Authority in 2005.

Press Release Title: Regional Programme invests €1.76bn in the Border, Midland and Western Region 76Kb (word)
Date: 26/04/2005
Author: BMW Regional Assembly
Description: Expenditure of €1.76bn was reported to the twelfth meeting of the Monitoring Committee for the Border, Midland and Western Regional Operational Programme

Press Release Title: Minister Cowen Addresses Joint Meeting of Regional Assemblies 209Kb (word)
Date: 04/03/2005
Author: BMW Regional Assembly
Description: Minister for Finance, Brian Cowen TD, addressed a joint meeting of Ireland’s two Regional Assemblies - the Border, Midland and Western and Southern and Eastern at a special meeting in Tullamore, Co. Offaly on Friday 4th March.

Press Release Title: BMW Assembly Chairperson Welcomes Re-Launched Group Broadband Scheme 109Kb (word)
Date: 17/02/2005
Author: BMW Regional Assembly
Description: Councillor Connie Hanniffy, Chairperson of the BMW Regional Assembly has welcomed the re-launching of the County and Group Broadband Scheme by Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Noel Dempsey.

Press Release Title: BMW Assembly Deputation meets An Taoiseach 93Kb (word)
Date: 24/11/2004
Author: BMW Regional Assembly
Description: A Deputation from the BMW Regional Assembly met with the Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern TD and Senior Government Officials

Press Release Title: Minister Cowen launches BMW Region Innovation Report 32Kb (word)
Date: 22/11/2004
Author: BMW Regional Assembly
Description: Minister for Finance, Mr. Brian Cowen TD, launched the Report of the Audit of Innovation in the BMW Region

Press Release Title: BMW Region Seeks Preferential EU Funding Post 2006 110Kb (word)
Date: 06/10/2004
Author: BMW Regional Assembly
Description: BMW Region Seeks Preferential EU Funding Post 2006

Press Release Title: Swedish Delegation 506Kb (word)
Date: 02/09/2004
Author: BMW Regional Assembly
Description: Cathaoirleach of the BMW Regional Assembly accorded a civic welcome to a delegation of public representatives and officials from the Jonkoping area in Sweden

Press Release Title: Regional Assembly Criticises Iarnrod Eireann 108Kb (word)
Date: 07/04/2004
Author: BMW Regional Assembly
Description: Members of the Border, Midland and Western Regional Assembly criticised Iarnrod Eireann for their low level of investment in the BMW region under the National Development Plan.

Press Release Title: Chairman’s Address from the Regional Assemblies to Commissioner Barnier 80Kb (word)
Date: 26/02/2004
Author: BMW Regional Assembly
Description: Chairman’s Address from the Regional Assemblies to Commissioner Barnier

Press Release Title: EU Commissioner for Regional Policy Addresses Joint Meeting 390Kb (word)
Date: 26/02/2004
Author: BMW Regional Assembly
Description: EU Commissioner for Regional Policy, Michel Barnier addressed a joint meeting of Ireland’s two Regional Assemblies - the Border, Midland and Western and Southern and Eastern at a special meeting in Portlaoise on Thursday 26th February 2004. Commissioner Barnier outlined the EU Commission’s proposals for the Structural Funds post 2006, as contained in the Third Report on Economic and Social Cohesion, which was launched last week.

Press Release Title: BMW Regional Assembly Meeting 109Kb (word)
Date: 05/02/2004
Author: BMW Regional Assembly
Description: The next meeting of the Border, Midland and Western Regional Assembly will take place on Friday next 6th February, 2004 at 2.15p.m. in the Chamber of the Border, Midland and Western Regional Assembly, The Square, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon.

Press Release Title: Regional Assembly Deputation Meets Road and Rail Chiefs 109Kb (word)
Date: 30/01/2004
Author: BMW Regional Assembly
Description: The Deputation outlined their concerns at the low level of expenditure in both the National Roads Programme and in mainline rail in the BMW Region under the National Development Plan.

Press Release Title: BMW Chairman Welcomes IDA Plans 26Kb (word)
Date: 27/01/2004
Author: BMW Regional Assembly
Description: The Chairman of the Border, Midland and Western Regional Assembly, Councillor Matt Loughnane, welcomes the IDAs plans

Press Release Title: BMW Regional Assembly Announces €0.5m Funding Package 207Kb (word)
Date: 09/12/2003
Author: BMW Regional Assembly
Description: The Border, Midland and Western Regional Assembly has announced funding allocations under an EU co-funded pilot programme aimed at assisting small company growth and market development for small firms throughout the region.

Press Release Title: Calls for Regionalisation of An Bord Pleanala and ESRI Addresses the BMW Assembly 109Kb (word)
Date: 24/11/2003
Author: BMW Assembly
Description: Calls for Regionalisation of An Bord Pleanala and ESRI Addresses the BMW Assembly

Press Release Title: Regional Assembly Conference - Investment Opportunities in the Border Region 120Kb (word)
Date: 25/09/2003
Author: BMW Regional Assembly
Description: The BMW/SEUPB Annual Conference 2003

Press Release Title: BMW Assembly Deputation Meets Minister Brennan 108Kb (word)
Date: 17/09/2003
Author: BMW Regional Assembly
Description: A Deputation from the Border, Midland and Western Regional Assembly met with Minister for Transport, Seamus Brennan TD in Dublin on Tuesday last, 16th September. The Deputation presented proposals to the Minister in relation to investment in rail and road infrastructure in the BMW region.

Press Release Title: Director's Speech - BMW Wireless Internet Service 151Kb (word)
Date: 29/07/2003
Author: Gerry Finn, Director, BMW Assembly
Description: Director's Speech - BMW Wireless Internet Service

Press Release Title: Ó'Cuív announces €254,000 CLÁR Launch Funding for Additional Wireless Internet Service to Rural Communities in the BMW Region 210Kb (word)
Date: 29/07/2003
Author: BMW Assembly
Description: Ó'Cuív announces €254,000 CLÁR Launch Funding for Additional Wireless Internet Service to Rural Communities in the BMW Region

Press Release Title: Chairmans Address at the Announcement of Funding for Wireless Broadband Projects in the BMW Region 108Kb (word)
Date: 25/07/2003
Author: BMW Assembly
Description: Chairman's Address at the Announcement of Funding for Wireless Broadband Projects in the BMW Region

Press Release Title: Regional Assembly Reviews BMW Expenditure 141Kb (word)
Date: 25/07/2003
Author: BMW Assembly
Description: Regional Assembly Reviews BMW Expenditure

Press Release Title: BMW Assembly announces Wireless Internet Service to rural communities 175Kb (word)
Date: 29/05/2003
Author: Michael O'Brien
Description: Innovative Actions - Wireless

Press Release Title: Walsh Addresses BMW Regional Assembly on Implications of Mid Term of CAP 113Kb (word)
Date: 23/05/2003
Author: BMW Assembly
Description: Walsh Addresses BMW Regional Assembly on Implications of Mid Term of CAP

Press Release Title: Regional Programme invests €925m in BMW Region 81Kb (word)
Date: 28/04/2003
Author: BMW Regional Assembly
Description: Regional Programme invests €925m in Border, Midland and Western Region

Press Release Title: Mid Term Evaluation 89Kb (word)
Date: 11/04/2003
Author: BMW Assembly
Description: Submissions invited for Mid-Term Evaluation

Press Release Title: CAP Reform 88Kb (word)
Date: 24/03/2003
Author: BMW Assembly
Description: Assembly's Response to the Fischler reforms

Press Release Title: BMW Assembly Adopts Tourism Policy 88Kb (word)
Date: 24/03/2003
Author: BMW Assembly
Description: BMW Assembly Adopts Tourism Policy

Press Release Title: National Spatial Strategy 88Kb (word)
Date: 24/03/2003
Author: BMW Assembly
Description: National Spatial Strategy

Press Release Title: Minister Cullen Addresses Joint Meeting of Regional Assemblies 68.5Kb (word)
Date: 24/01/2003
Author: BMW Regional Assembly
Description: Joint meeting of the Border, Midland and Western and Southern & Eastern Regional Assemblies in Assembly House in Waterford on Friday 24th January

Press Release Title: €200m Investment by Enterprise Ireland in BMW Region 113Kb (word)
Date: 22/11/2002
Author: BMW Regional Assembly
Description: Dan Flinter - Enterprise Ireland - Addresses BMW Regional Assembly

Press Release Title: 6th Meeting of the BMW Regional Opeational Programme 79Kb (word)
Date: 25/10/2002
Author: BMW Regional Assembly
Description: Regional Programme invests €647m in Border, Midland and Western Region

Press Release Title: First Meeting of Monitoring Committee First Meeting of Monitoring Committee for the BMW Regional Operational Programme 2007-13 206Kb (word)
Date:
Author: BMW Regional Assembly
Description: The first meeting of the Monitoring Committee for the new Border, Midland and Western Regional Operational Programme 2007-13 took place in the BMW Regional Assembly chamber on November 19th. This meeting follows the approval of the new Operational Programme by the European Commission on October 16th.

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