Entries by WDC

Give your view on the development of the Northern and Western Region- make a submission on the Draft Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy

January 17, 2019 in , , , , , , , , , /by

Just a reminder that the Draft Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy for the Northern and Western Regional Assembly (NWRA) is currently out for consultation, with a closing date of 8th February 2019. The National Planning Framework (NPF) published last year, provides a framework for development and investment over the coming years. Under the umbrella of […]

The Education Sector in the Western Region

January 11, 2019 in , , , /by

The WDC recently published the third in our ongoing series of ‘Regional Sectoral Profiles’ analysing employment and enterprise data for the Western Region on specific economic sectors and identifying key policy issues. The new report examines the Education Sector, the Western Region’s fourth largest employer. The full report ‘The Education Sector in the Western Region: […]

Capacity at Ireland’s State Airports – WDC Submission

January 10, 2019 in , , , , , , , , /by

WDC Submission on the Consultation on Review of Future Capacity Needs at Ireland’s State Airports The WDC made a submission to the Department of Tourism, Transport and Sport on the Consultation on Review of Future Capacity Needs at Ireland’s State Airports, December 2018. Some of the key points noted are outlined below. International Air Access […]

A year in review: WDC Policy Analysis 2018

January 3, 2019 in , /by

Happy New Year from the WDC Policy Analysis team!  As we all try to settle back into work and look forward to 2019 (well as much as anyone can with Brexit looming large on the horizon) it’s a good chance to look back at the year that was 2018. Here’s a few of our highlights: […]

Electricity Generation and Demand in the Western Region- A Renewable Story

December 20, 2018 in , , , , , /by

The Western Region has some of the best resources for on shore wind generation in Europe, and in the future, as technology improves, for offshore renewable energy.  The draft National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) submitted to the EU and published yesterday (19.12.18) made a number of commitments for 2030 in relation to electricity generation […]

Success for WDC Investment Fund Portfolio Companies

December 19, 2018 in /by

  WDC Investment Fund portfolio companies have been successful in securing competitive national funding and recognition. Three companies from the WDC Investment Fund’s portfolio companies have secured €6.7 million in funding from the first round of the Government’s Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF). Another two companies have received awards in the InterTradeIreland Seedcorn Competition. Gillian […]

Ministers Ring and Canney announce €500,000 in extra funding for the Western Development Commission (WDC)

December 12, 2018 in /by

 Funding will support the Atlantic Economic Corridor initiative and Western Investment Fund. Michael Ring, TD, Minister for Rural and Community Development, and Seán Canney TD, Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development, today (10 December 2018), announced additional funding of €500,000 for the Western Development Commission (WDC) to support the work […]