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The Health and Safety Authority addressed a meeting of the BMW Regional Assembly Meeting
Date: 25th March 2011
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Martin O'Halloran, Mary Dorgan and PJ Murphy, Health and Safety Authority, addressed a meeting of the BMW Regional Assembly on 25th March 2011.
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Date: 4th March 2011
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The event was held as part of the support offered by both organisations for applicants to the current call to the INTERREG IVC programme. INTERREG IVC is an interregional programme, specifically for local and regional authorities, which aims to improve the effectiveness of regional policies and instruments, by the exchange of experiences and the transfer of good practices between participating partners responsible for the development of local and regional policies. The third call for INTERREG IVC is currently open and will close on 1 April 2011.
Date: 17th February 2011
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The event which was attended by Government Bodies involved in the implementation of the Regional Operational Programmes was designed to improve reporting to the BMW OP Monitoring Committee under the Equality Principles. Along with an overview from the BMW Regional Assembly and presentation by Patrick O’Leary, Gender Equality Division, Department of Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs, interventions were made by the Equality Authority and the S&E Regional Assembly.
Date: 26th January 2011
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The BMW Regional Assembly has announced details of the upcoming Third Call for Proposals under the Interreg Atlantic Area Programme. Details of the call were set out at an Information Seminar for applicants held at the offices of the European Commission in Dublin yesterday. The event was attended by over sixty organisations across the island of Ireland which included Transport Providers, Higher Education Institutes, Local Authorities and the private sector.
Date: 17th December 2010
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Councillor Joe Flanagan Chairman of the Border, Midland and Western Regional Assembly presented students of Moate Community School at an awards presentation in the school on 17th December, with various prizes which they won for their participation in the Border, Midland and Western Regional Assembly Online Quiz. The quiz which was run over four weeks encourages students to develop an understanding of the role and functions of the Assembly.
Date: 15th & 16th Nov 2010
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The BMW Regional Assembly hosted a very successful all island two day Financial Management workshop for Irish Partners participating in approved EU Interreg Atlantic Area Projects. The First Level Control seminar brought together over 30 participants who received practical training on the on-line expenditure claims system.
The BMW Regional Assembly won the award for best Strategic Economic Development project
Date: 01/11/10
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The BMW Regional Assembly won the award for best Strategic Economic Development project at the Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards at a ceremony in Dublin on Thursday, 28th October, 2010
BMW Regional Assembly Marches in Brussels to Maintain EU Regional Development Funding
Date: 07/10/10
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The campaign to ensure that Ireland will continue to receive Structural Funding into the future is taken to the streets of Europe’s capital.
With Ireland receiving the equivalent of €2 million per week in EU Structural Funding support throughout the 2007-2013 period, a decision on the future shape of EU Regional Policy from 2014 onwards will be of major national significance.
Gort to Tuam Motorway to Provide Catalyst to Economy in the West
Date:16/09/10
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The Border, Midland and Western Regional Assembly has welcomed the announcement by the National Roads Authority (NRA) that work will commence on the M17/M18 Gort to Tuam motorway in early 2011.
Regional Assembly Reviews Electricity Grid Upgrade Plans for Ireland
Date:10/09/10
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The Regional Assembly reviewed EirGrid’s plans to upgrade the national electricity transmission network at their meeting on 10th September. The meeting was addressed by Mr. Aidan Corcoran, Senior Transmission Manager with responsibility for the ‘Grid 25’ Programme, EirGrid’s grid development strategy.
Northern Periphery Programme Annual Conference 2010
Date:09/09/10
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The BMW Regional Assembly hosted the Annual Conference of the Interreg Northern Periphery Programme in Bunratty, Co. Clare on September 9th 2010.
Assembly welcomes the International Launch of the RASLRES transnational co-operation project
Date:07/09/10
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The Border Midland and Western Regional Assembly has welcomed the International Launch of the RASLRES transnational co-operation project by Minister for Defence Tony Killeen T.D at a reception in Bunratty, Co. Clare.
Important Role for Ireland’s Regions in the EU Highlighted in new Publication
Date:06/09/10
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Mr. Gerry Finn, Director of the BMW Regional Assembly has welcomed the publication of the Association of Irish Region’s Guide to “The European Union at Regional and Local Level in Ireland” which was launched in European Union House Dublin.
EU Official Praises Achievement of the Regional Assembly
Date:16/07/10
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The achievements of the BMW Regional Assembly were praised by Mr. Martin Territt, Director of the EU Commission representation in Dublin, at the launch of the Assembly’s Annual Report 2009 in Ballaghaderreen on Friday 16th July.
BMW REGIONAL ASSEMBLY ELECTS NEW CATHAOIRLEACH
Date:16/07/10
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Councillor Joe Flanagan from Moyvoughley, Moate, Co Westmeath has been elected unopposed as the new Cathaoirleach of the Border, Midland and Western Regional Assembly at their Annual General Meeting held on Friday 16th July, 2010 in Ballaghaderreen.
Regional Assembly Welcomes Knock Business Park Initiative
Date:13/07/10
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The Border, Midland and Western Region has welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation, Mr. Batt O’Keefe T.D. that a feasibility study will be undertaken by Shannon Development on the development of an Enterprise and Innovation Park at Ireland West Airport, Knock.
Regional Programme invests €241m in the Border, Midland and Western Region
Date:30/04/10
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Expenditure of €241m was reported to the 5th meeting of the Monitoring Committee for the Border, Midland and Western Regional Operational Programme 2007-13 which took place in the Regional Assembly’s chamber in Ballaghaderreen.
BMW Regional Assembly Present Airports Report to Minister Dempsey
Date:23/04/10
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The Border, Midland and Western Regional Assembly presented a report to the Minister of Transport Mr. Noel Dempsey T.D. at a meeting between the Assembly, management of Donegal, Galway, Ireland West Knock and Sligo Airports and the Minister in Trim, Co. Meath.
Date:23/04/10
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Minister for Transport, Mr Noel Dempsey addressed the Annual Joint Meeting of the Border, Midland and Western and the Southern and Eastern Regional Assemblies which took place in the Knightsbrook Hotel, Trim, Co. Meath on 23rd April.
BMW Regional Assembly Conference Highlights Opportunities for Growth & Jobs in the Region
Date:16/04/10
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More than 100 delegates at the Border, Midland and Western (BMW) Regional Assembly’s 10th Annual Conference in Cavan Town were informed that real opportunities exist for future growth and development in the BMW Region.
BMW Regional Assembly Issues €1m to Sligo Arts Centre
Date:19/04/10
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The Border, Midland and Western Regional Assembly have issued payment of €985,000 to Sligo County Council towards the redevelopment and refurbishment of the Model Arts and Niland Gallery.
Regional Assembly Report Highlights Value of Regional Airports
Date:22/03/10
Description:The Border, Midland and Western Regional Assembly presented a report to the Department of Transport on the economic impact of the regional airports in the BMW Region.
Regional Assemblies: ‘NUIG and UL Strategic Alliance A Catalyst for Greater Regional Development
Date:18/02/10
Description: Ireland’s Regional Assemblies representing the Border, Midland and Western Region and the Southern and Eastern Region have jointly welcomed the launch of a Strategic Alliance between NUI Galway and the University of Limerick.
BMW Regional Assembly Welcomes Findings From Business Forum
Date:17/02/10
Description:The Director of the BMW Regional Assembly, Mr. Gerry Finn has welcomed the findings from a business forum for small businesses, which explored the positive outcomes and experiences of companies a year after participating in the Business Mentoring for Winners Programme.
BMW Regional Assembly Welcomes Announcement of Date for Limerick-Galway Rail Opening
Date:09/02/10
Description:The Director of the BMW Regional Assembly, Mr. Gerry Finn has welcomed the announcement by Irish Rail that services will commence on Monday March 29th on the first phase of the Western Rail Corridor project linking the Atlantic Corridor cities of Galway and Limerick.
Forfás Report Highlights the Economic Agenda for Enterprise Development in the BMW Region
Date:20/01/10
Description:The Director of the Border, Midland and Western (BMW) Regional Assembly, Mr. Gerry Finn has welcomed the recent publication of the Regional Competitiveness Agendas Report by Forfás.
Atlantic Gateway Corridor: Catalyst to Economic Recovery
Date:20/11/09
Description:Delegates at major seminar on the future development of the Atlantic Gateway Cities of Cork, Limerick, Galway and Waterford were told that a radical change of thinking was required in order to properly realise an integrated approach to the development of the cities and the corridors between them, as envisaged in the NSS.
NI Minister Gerry Kelly addresses the BMW Regional Assembly
Date:13/11/09
Description:Mr. Gerry Kelly MLA, Junior Minister at the Office of First Minister and Deputy First Minister in the Northern Ireland Executive addressed the Border, Midland and Western (BMW) Regional Assembly in Ballaghaderreen
26m EU Regional Funding of Tullamore Bypass Welcomed
Date:23/10/09
Description:The Director of the BMW Regional Assembly, Mr. Gerry Finn has welcomed the opening of the Tullmore N52 bypass.
New Convener of Líonra to steer collaboration and research in the Border, Midland and Western Region
Date:15/10/09
Description: LIONRA the Regional Higher Education Network has announced the appointment of a new Convener to lead the network’s seven third level institutions from 2009 to 2011 as it embarks on a major Collaborative Research & Innovation strategy for the BMW region.
BMW Regional Assembly Announces €17m allocation to Gateways and Hub Towns in the BMW Region
Date:08/10/2009
Description: The BMW Regional Assembly has announced the allocation of €17.1m under the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) to urban development and regeneration projects in the Gateways and Hub Towns in the BMW Region. These allocations will provide up to 60% of public investment costs in the selected urban projects, with the balance provided by the local authorities.
ERDF Gateways Grants Scheme Joint Press Release
Date:08/10/2009
Description: REGIONAL PROGRAMMES TO AWARD €28 MILLION TO GATEWAYS & HUB TOWNS
BMW Regional Assembly Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Date:01/10/2009
Description: The 10th Anniversary Annual Report of the Border Midland and Western Regional Assembly was officially launched by Mr. Dara Calleary T.D., Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise Trade and Employment in the Regional Assembly Chamber in Ballaghaderreen.
Click here for the Ten Year Anniversary Report
Date:11/09/09
Description: An Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise Trade and Employment, Mary Coughlan TD launched a major report in Sligo on innovation supports to small business and Third Level Institutions in the BMW Region. Read more Download the Report
€17m BMW Region Gateway & Hub Development Fund Launched by the BMW Regional Assembly
Description: The BMW Regional Assembly will directly manage the allocation of a €17m EU funded capital grant assistance Fund available to the 5 Gateways and 5 Hub Towns in the BMW Region. Speaking from the Assembly’s headquarters in Ballaghaderreen Co. Roscommon, Mr. Gerry Finn Director of the BMW Regional Assembly, stated “this Fund which is allocated from an advance payment of the EU Structural Funds to Ireland, represents a continuation of the Assembly’s commitment to the development of the BMW Region’s Gateways and Hubs as designated under the National Spatial Strategy framework and prioritised in the BMW Regional Operational Programme 2007-2013. This Fund will seek to make a significant contribution to the economic, environmental, social and cultural development of these cities and towns in the BMW Region”.
Click here for details of the Gateways & Hubs Development Fund
Click here for the Gateway Development Index
Cllr. Andrew Boylan Elected New Chairperson of the BMW Regional Assembly
Description: Councillor Andrew Boylan from Derrygarra, Butlersbridge, Co Cavan has been elected as the 11th Chairperson of the Border, Midland and Western (BMW) Regional Assembly at their AGM held on Friday 24th July, 2009 in Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon.
Third-Level Institutional Research Agreement Major Boost to the BMW Region
Description: The Director of the BMW Regional Assembly, Mr. Gerry Finn welcomed the signing of a Collaborative Research and Innovation Strategy by the heads of the third-level institutions in the Border, Midland and Western (BMW) Region on June 17th. This agreement which was developed under the auspices of Líonra, the BMW Region’s higher-education network, combines the individual strengths of NUI Galway, the institutes of technology in Athlone, Dundalk, Galway-Mayo, Letterkenny and Sligo, and St. Angela’s College, Sligo.
Czech Delegation Visits BMW Assembly
Description: Mr Gerry Finn, Director of the Border, Midland and Western Regional Assembly, welcomed a ten member delegation of MPs from the Czech Parliament in Prague, who are on a fact finding tour of the BMW Region.
BMW Regional Programme invests €63m in the Region
Description:The progress in the implementation of the EU co-financed BMW Regional Operational Programme 2007-13 was reviewed at the third meeting of the Monitoring Committee for the Programme which took place in the BMW Regional Assembly Offices in Ballaghaderreen on May 19th. Mr. Gerry Finn Director of the BMW Regional Assembly informed the Monitoring Committee that implementation had commenced on 13 measures under the new programme by the end of 2008 and that total expenditure of €63m had been reported by the Implementing Departments and Agencies.
BMW Regional Operational Programme invests in the Midlands Region
Description: The expenditure of €63m included some significant investment in the Midland region, such as the N52 Tullamore Bypass, the Portarlington rail project and the Clara Bog National Park and Visitor Centre.
St. Nathy’s Student Wins BMW Assembly Prize
Description: Cllr. Michael McGreal, BMW Regional Assembly, presented Stephen Curley, a student of St. Nathy’s College Ballaghaderreen, with an Apple iPod which he won for his participation in the Graduate online quiz. The quiz encourages students to develop an understanding of public administration and the role of State Agencies in Ireland.
BMW Regional Assembly Welcomes Positive Announcement on the Western Rail Corridor
Date:01/05/2009
Description: The Director of the BMW Regional Assembly, Mr. Gerry Finn has welcomed the Government’s continued commitment to the completion of the Western Rail Corridor as reiterated by the Minister of Transport, Noel Dempsey, TD, in his keynote address at a conference on the Western Rail Corridor (WRC) in Claremorris on May 1st.
Strokestown Student Wins BMW Assembly Prize
Date: 29/04/2009
Description:Councillor Tom Crosby Chairman of the Border, Midland and Western Regional Assembly presented Aisling Owens, a student of Schoil Mhuire Secondary School Strokestown, with an Apple iPod which she won for her participation in the Graduate online quiz.
BMW Conference reviews the National Spatial Strategy
Date:02/04/2009
Description: Delegates at the Border, Midland and Western (BMW) Regional Assembly’s Annual Conference in Roscommon Town (Wednesday April 2nd, 2009), were informed that successful regions need attractive and vibrant cities in order to improve the region’s competitive advantages.
Gateways Development Index Report Launched
Date:02/04/2009
Description: A new report on the development of the nine National Spatial Strategy Gateways was presented at the Annual Conference of the Border, Midland and Western Regional Assembly in Roscommon today. The Gateway Development Index Report had been prepared in close co-operation with the Spatial Planning Unit within the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government.
Regional Assemblies Call on the Tánaiste to Develop Competitive and Innovative Regions 151Kb (pdf)
Date:06/03/2009
Description: The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Mary Coughlan
addressed the Annual Joint Meeting of the Border, Midland and Western and the
Southern and Eastern Regional Assembly which took place in the Bush Hotel in
Carrick on Shannon on March 6th.
New Fibre Optic Connection to the US a Significant Economic Boost to the Border Region 294Kb (pdf)
Date: 30/01/2009
Description: The Director of the BMW Regional Assembly, Mr. Gerry Finn welcomed the commencement of the €85m Kelvin Project. Speaking following the 57th meeting of the Regional Assembly in Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon he stated, “this strategic investment in the North West represents a major and significant economic boost to the Border Region, this transatlantic telecommunications link will deliver direct, cost-effective high-speed international connectivity to the region and will considerably improve the attractiveness of the area as a place to invest and do business”.
BMW Assembly Welcomes Announcement of National Broadband Scheme 151Kb (pdf)
Date: 22/01/2009
Description: Mr. Gerry Finn, Director of the Border, Midland and Western Regional Assembly welcomed the announcement of the new National Broadband Scheme by Minister for Communications, Eamon Ryan, TD, in Dublin today. Mr. Finn, who is a member of the Steering Committee which advised the Department of Communications on the roll-out of the scheme, stated that the new scheme will deliver a broadband service to areas of the country where broadband is not currently available.
PRTLI Funding to Benefit the BMW Region 130Kb (pdf)
Date: 13/01/2009
Description: The Director of the BMW Regional Assembly, Mr. Gerry Finn welcomed the launch of the 5th Cycle of the Programme for Research in Third Level Institutions (PRTLI) by Minister Batt O’Keefe TD. Mr. Finn stated that “this programme which forms a substantial element of the Government’s Strategy for Science, Technology and Innovation will be a key strategic driver in the BMW Region’s transition to a knowledge based, innovative and internationally competitive economy”.
Strokestown Student Wins BMW Assembly Prize 449Kb (word)
Date: 18/12/2008
Description: Councillor Tom Crosby, Chairman of the Border, Midland and Western Regional Assembly presented Triona Kelly, a student of St Mary’s Primary School, Strokestown, with an Apple iPod which she won for her participation in the Graduate online quiz.
Official Welcome for Finnish Group to the BMW Regional Assembly 449Kb (word)
Date: 13/11/2008
Description: Councillor Tom Crosby, Chairman of the Border, Midland and Western Regional Assembly accorded an official welcome to a ten strong delegation from the Regional Council of North Karelia, Finland who are on a fact finding tour of the BMW Region.
Committee of the Regions Conference 35Kb (word)
Date: 29/09/2008
Description: Cllr. Hanniffy, President of the CoR's Economic and Social Policy Committee, calls upon all levels of government to support small businesses and to reduce administrative burdens
European Committee in Athlone to discuss Small Business Policy support 37Kb (word)
Date: 23/09/2008
Description: Political representatives from local and regional governments from across the 27 Member States of the European Union will gather in Athlone on September 29-30 for a major conference, to discuss the problems that SMEs are facing and how to help these businesses grow and create jobs.
Minister Finneran launches BMW Annual Report 2007 166Kb (word)
Date: 05/09/2008
Description: The Border, Midland and Western Regional Assembly’s Annual Report 2007 was formally launched by Minister of State at the Department of the Environment Heritage and Local Government, Mr. Michael Finneran TD.
Historic First Meeting between BMW Assembly and NI Executive Minister 169Kb (word)
Date: 03/09/2008
Description: An historic first official meeting between a delegation from the BMW Regional Assembly and Minister Gerry Kelly, MLA, Junior Minister at the Office of First Minister and Deputy First Minister, took place in Stormont Castle, Belfast on Wednesday, 3rd September.
BMW Regional Assembly Elect New Cathaoirleach 69.2Kb (pdf)
Date: 18/07/2008
Description: Councillor Tom Crosby from Tarmonbarry, Co. Roscommon has been elected unopposed as the new Cathaoirleach of the Border, Midland and Western Regional Assembly at their Annual General Meeting held on Friday 18th July, 2008
CSO Regional Report Reinforces Need for Full Implementation of the National Spatial Strategy Implementation of the National Spatial Strategy 98Kb (pdf)
Date: 26/06/2008
Description: CSO Regional Report Reinforces Need for Full Implementation of the National Spatial Strategy Implementation of the National Spatial Strategy
BMW Regional Assembly Annual Conference 2008 199Kb (word)
Date: 02/05/2008
Description: Delegates at the Border Midland and Western (BMW) Regional Assembly’s Annual Conference in Portlaoise, Co. Laois, (Thursday, 1st May 2008), were informed of the need to focus on quality of life in order to improve the region’s competitive advantages.
Minister Gormley Addresses Joint Meeting of Regional Assemblies 96.0Kb (word)
Date: 07/03/2008
Description: Minister Gormley Addresses Joint Meeting of Regional Assemblies
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