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Implementation Mechanism for the Strategy and MASPs Within a year of the making of the RSES the SRA will establish robust implementation mechanisms, plan and structures , including cross sectoral stakeholder and cross boundary local authority steering group committees, to ensure the delivery of the RSES and the MASPs is specific measurable, attainable, realistic and time-bound. The implementation phase will include action plans that include time bound targets, progress indicators and a project tracking plan to ensure effective and efficient delivery.
The implementation phase of delivering the RSES will focus on policies, actions and investment programmes to deliver the strategy. The Southern Regional Assembly will construct a full implementation plan for the RSES with clear timebound progress indicators and transparent reporting milestones with the involvement of key stakeholders from the Region. Review and Alignment of Local Authority Plans with the RSES There are ten local authority development plans in effect in the Region with varying review timeframes. The Planning and Development (Amendment) Act 2016 provides for recently adopted plans, ordinarily lasting 6 years, to be brought forward for review or variation to align with the RSES. This means that most development plans will be subject to review during 2020-22, broadly aligned to address a 6-year period to 2026-27. All LAPs, including those to replace previously extended town plans, will be similarly brought into alignment during or immediately after the development plan review period. In the interim, any amendments or reviews of these plans, particularly in urban areas, will need to reflect the approach and direction of the NPF and RSES. Implementation of the RSES and MASPs The Southern Regional Assembly will take a leadership role in developing a comprehensive and transparent monitoring and reporting process. Robust structures will be put in place for the implementation of the RSES and the MASPs to ensure delivery is specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and time bound. The MASPs were prepared with the constituent local authorities and key stakeholders, who will be critical agents in the delivery of the RPO’s and MASP Policy Objectives.. In consultation with the local authorities and key stakeholders, implementation groups will be formed consisting of representatives of these organisations. These implementation groups will drive implementation, and have oversight, of their respective MASPs for the Region. Ensuring cooperation between all three metropolitan areas for the benefit of our Region is imperative.
Investment and Funding Investment is key to delivering the objectives of the RSES and this will be achieved through a variety of funding sources. Alignment of projects to the RSES is an important part of the criteria for funding applications. In turn, this funding is necessary to implement the RSES.
Enhancing bidding capacity, as highlighted in Chapter 4. will be essential.
The following are some funding resources which will assist in the delivery of the RSES.
Project Ireland 2040
Project Ireland 2040, includes (for the first time) an investment programme linked to a spatial plan.
Project Ireland 2040 includes four new funds totalling €4bn to stimulate renewal and investment in rural and urban areas, climate action and innovation, a €22bn climate change programme, as well as major public transport investment. The RSES has aligned its Regional Policy Objectives with the National Strategic Objectives to improve the competitive advantage of the Region and maximise the investment opportunities.
Urban Regeneration and Development Fund
The Urban Regeneration and Development Fund supports compact growth and sustainable development in the five cities and other large urban centres. The Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government has responsibility for the fund which has €2bn under the NDP to 2027. In line with the objectives of the NPF, the fund is designed to leverage a greater proportion of residential and commercial development, supported by infrastructure, services and amenities, within the existing built ‘footprint’ of our larger settlements.
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