3 | OPERATING CONTEXT
3 | OPERATING CONTEXT
A New Regional Era Our corporate plan relates to a very dynamic period. We aim to approach this with a resilient and determined regional leadership role. Following the adoption of the RSES the Corporate Plan co aligns with the key Implementation phase of the RSES. Alongside this, we are embarking on a new funding period in EU programmes and will have to adopt to the challenges and opportunities this brings. We also need to consider the impact of international risks, including climate change, geopolitical uncertainty, Brexit, and the impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic. Brexit The withdrawal of the UK from the EU will affect future interactions with our nearest neighbour. While Brexit brings risk to our economic dealings with the UK, it also places Ireland in a position of opportunity as the only English speaking country in the EU. Climate Crisis Climate change is happening at a much faster pace than originally feared. In 2019, the Irish Government declared a climate and biodiversity emergency in response to the growing crisis which will need to be addressed through all aspects of our daily lives. COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every aspect of our lives – our health, our economy, education and our movement – and will most likely do so for quite some time. This crisis will leave behind it, many long-term changes to how and where we work, study, live, and the increasing importance of technology.
Legislative & Policy Context
The Regional Assembly is governed and guided by legislation and policy drivers at local, regional national and EU levels.
Local Government ReformAct 2014 Local Government Act 1991 (Regional Assemblies) (Establishment) Order 2014
Common Provisions Regulations EU Cohesion Policy Europe 2020/ Post-2020 EU Growth Strategy Partnership Agreement for Regional Operational Programmes UN Agenda for Sustainable Development European Green Deal Planning and Development Acts Project Ireland 2040 - The National Planning Framework National Development Plan
Regional Spatial & Economic Strategy Local Authority Development Plans Local Economic & Community Plans Climate Action Plan
Our Stakeholders
The Regional Assembly actively engages with a wide variety of stakeholders at local, regional, national and EU level to deliver its goals.
• Department of Public Expenditure & Reform • European Commission • Committee of the Regions • Other EU Institutions and Bodies • S&E Regional Operational Programme Monitoring Committee • Irish Regions European Office
• Local Authorities of the Southern Region • Department of Housing, Planning & Local Government • Office of Planning Regulator • National Oversight Audit Commission
Crescent Quay Wexford
• Other Government Departments and State Agencies • Eastern & Midland and Northern & Western Regional Assemblies • S&E Regional Programme Intermediary Bodies • ESIF & Interreg Programmes Managing Authorities • Higher Education/ Further Education Institutions & Research Centres
• Private sector and their representative organisations • Third Sector and their representative organisations
Southern Regional Assembly | Corporate Plan 2020-2024
Southern Regional Assembly | Corporate Plan 2020-2024
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