Ireland Wales Cooperation Programme 2014-20 Siobhán Rudden Development Officer Regional Assemblies Annual Conference 28 th November 2014.

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Ireland Wales Cooperation Programme Siobhán Rudden Development Officer Regional Assemblies Annual Conference 28 th November 2014

‘To provide the framework for organisations in the cross-border area to actively cooperate to address challenges and shared priorities of common interest on both sides of the Irish Sea thereby contributing and adding value to the economic and sustainable development priorities of Ireland and Wales’ Programme Vision

Programme will build on the successes of past Ireland Wales programmes – Interreg II – Interreg IIIA – Interreg IVA Key aim: to address challenges and shared priorities of common interest to Ireland and Wales 20 years of Ireland-Wales cross-border cooperation

IrelandWales DublinSwansea MeathCarmarthenshire KildarePembrokeshire WicklowCeredigion CarlowGwynedd KilkennyIsle of Anglesey WexfordConwy WaterfordDenbighshire *Tipperary*Flintshire *Cork*Wrexham *Kerry *Programme area extended to include these previously adjacent areas Eligible Area Eastern & southern counties of Ireland & western counties of Wales

Cross-border Cooperation = working with neighbours Irish Sea: a substantial border that both regions have responsibility for – sea, shore & hinterland Common issues affecting both areas: working together builds capacity, opportunities & added value to finding solutions Irish perspective: facilitates access to the wider UK market & opens our universities/ IT’s up to international collaboration opportunities 20 year history of successful Ireland Wales INTERREG collaboration & far longer history of cultural connections Why co-operate with Wales?

Priority 1: R&D and Innovation Strengthening research, technological development and innovation Priority 2: Climate Change Adaptation: promoting climate change adaptation, risk prevention and management Priority 3: Utilisation of Cultural & Natural Resources and Heritage: protecting the environment and promoting resource efficiency Programme Priorities

R&D and Innovation: Strengthening research, technological development and innovation Particular focus on increasing innovation within SMEs, including social enterprises, within shared priorities of the smart specialisation strategies. Focus on the “test” or “development” phases of innovation Focussing on activities and sectors where there is complementarity between the expertise in both areas, including: Marine & environmental sciences Food & drink Life sciences Priority

Climate Change Adaptation: promoting climate change adaptation, risk prevention and management Building knowledge about specific impacts of climate change on the Irish Sea Impacts of climate change on coastal communities and the hinterland Research, shared expertise, monitoring impacts & raising awareness about climate change Building on the successes of the Programme Priority

Utilisation of Cultural & Natural Resources and Heritage: protecting the environment and promoting resource efficiency Building on the successes of the programme’s projects which addressed the marine environment from a community perspective Exploring economic potential of sustainably harnessing our natural & cultural resources Regenerating local economies through community engagement Priority

More limited, focused and concentrated – maximising impact of projects Contribute to finding solutions to the challenges identified for the cross-border area – Cooperation Programme document (to be published) Have a greater focus on measurable outcomes and results – set at Programme & European-level this time Opportunities to pilot, test activity which can feed into Irish and Welsh regional programmes – platform for wider collaboration and regional development Activities to be Supported

Funding Allocation ERDF grant available increased to around €79m ERDF ( period approx.€52m ERDF) Grant rate to be agreed/ approved for period (75% during the period) Funding available from 2015 – perfect time to prepare ideas & search for the right partners

Eligible Applicants National, Regional & Local Authorities Government Departments State Agencies Universities & Higher Education Colleges Innovation & Research Centres Business Associations, networks & Support agencies Chambers of Commerce SMEs – (Nature of participation TBC) Social Enterprises Community Sector & Civil Society

Management Arrangements Managing Authority for 14-20: Welsh European Funding Office in partnership with the Southern & Eastern Regional Assembly and the Irish Government Joint Secretariat: to be located in Carmarthen, Wales Project Development Officers: 4 (2 in Ireland & 2 in Wales) Irish PDOs will be located at the S&E Regional Assembly

Diolch i chiGo raibh maith agaibhThank you Siobhán Rudden, Ireland Wales Programme Southern & Eastern Regional Assembly 2 George's Street Waterford, Ireland T: E: W: FB: