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2019
Public Consultation on Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013 on Union guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network
Since 1993, the EU has responsibility on infrastructure policy – specifically in the areas of transport, energy and telecommunications and has developed the concept of trans-European networks (TEN).
Against this background, the European Commission has decided to undertake a comprehensive evaluation of the guidelines for the development of the TEN-T (Transport) and are undertaking a consultation inviting the views of stakeholders.
The WDC has submitted a response, see here. WDC TEN-T Submission July 2019
Download the submission here (98KB)
Western Development Commission Submission to the Consultation on the options for the use of revenues raised from increases in Carbon Tax
The WDC made a submission to the Department of Finance consultation on the options for the use of revenues raised from increases in Carbon Tax
Download the submission here ( PDF 0.8 MB)
Western Development Commission Submission on EirGrid’s Electricity Transmission Development Plan 2018-2027
The WDC made a submission to the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities (CRU) consultation on the Draft EirGrid Transmission Development Plan 2018-2027 (CRU 19048)
Download the submission here ( PDF 0.7MB)
WDC Submission on Draft Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy for the Southern Regional Assembly
The WDC made a submission to the Southern Regional Assembly on the Draft of its Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy in March 2019.
Download the submission here (PDF 1MB)
Western Development Commission (WDC) Submission to the Consultation on the Draft National Energy and Climate Plan 2021-2030
The WDC made a submission to the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment Consultation on the Draft National Energy and Climate Plan
Download the submission here (415KB)
WDC Submission on Draft Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy for the Northern & Western Regional Assembly
The WDC made a submission to the Northern and Western Regional Assembly on the Draft of its Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy in February 2019.
Download the submission here (PDF 1MB)
Western Development Commission Submission on Gas Networks Ireland’s Network Development Plan 2018
The WDC made a submission to the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) consultation on Gas Networks Ireland’s Network Development Plan 2018 (CRU 18269). Download the submission here (0.5MB).
2018
Western Development Commission (WDC) Submission to the Consultation on Review of Future Capacity Needs at Ireland’s State Airports
The WDC made a submission to the Department of Transport, Sport and Tourism on the Consultation on Review of Future Capacity Needs at Ireland’s State Airports, December 2018.
Download the submission here (696 KB)
Western Development Commission (WDC) Submission to the Consultation on Seasonal Clock Changes
The WDC made a submission to the Department of Justice and Equality on the Seasonal Clock Changes
Download the submission here (196 KB)
Western Development Commission (WDC) Submission to the Public Consultation on the National Digital Strategy
The WDC made a submission to the Department of An Taoiseach on the National Digital Strategy
Download the submission here (394 KB)
Western Development Commission (WDC) Submission to the Initial Consultation on the National Energy and Climate Plan
The WDC made a submission to the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment Initial Consultation on the National Energy and Climate Plan
Download the submission here (534KB)
WDC Submission to Seanad Public Consultation Committee on Small and Medium Sized Businesses in Ireland
The WDC made a submission to the Seanad Public Consultation Committee to input to its consultation on Small and Medium Sized Businesses in Ireland.
Download the submission here (440KB)
Western Development Commission (WDC) response on Step 3 of the North Connacht EirGrid Capital Project 0816
The WDC has made a submission to EirGrid on the North Connacht 110kV Project
Download the submission here (380KB)
Western Development Commission Submission on EirGrid’s Electricity Transmission Development Plan 2017-2027
The WDC made a submission to the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities (CRU) consultation on the Draft EirGrid Transmission Development Plan 2017-2027 (CRU/18/063)
Download the submission here (0.5MB)
Western Development Commission Submission on the Issues paper for the Southern Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy
The WDC made a submission to the Southern Regional Assembly on the Issues Paper for the Southern Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy
The summary version can be downloaded here (PDF 702KB)
The full submission can be downloaded here (PDF 775KB)
Western Development Commission Submission on the Issues paper for the Northern and Western Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy
The WDC made a submission to the Northern and Western Regional Assembly on the Issues Paper for the Northern and Western Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy.
The summary version can be downloaded here (PDF 725KB)
The full submission can be downloaded here (PDF 1.2MB)
2017
Western Development Commission Submission on Gas Networks Ireland’s Connection Policy Proposals
The WDC made a submission to the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities (CRU) consultation on “Gas Networks Ireland’s Connection Policy Proposals” (CRU/17/297).
Download the submission here (0.7MB) WDC Nov 2017 submission to CRU on GNI Connection Policy Proposals CRU 17-297
Western Development Commission Submission on Gas Networks Ireland’s Network Development Plan 2017
The WDC made a submission to the Commission for Energy Regulation to (CER) consultation on Gas Networks Ireland’s Network Developmetn Plan 2017 (CER/17/278).
Download the submission WDC 2017 submission to CRU on GNI Development Plan 11.10.17 (0.5MB)
Western Development Commission Submission on a Renewable Electricity Support Scheme
The WDC made a submission to the Department of Communications, Climate Action and the Environment in response to the Public Consultation on the Design of a Renewable Electricity Support Scheme
Download the submission here (0.8MB) WDC Response RESS Consultation 8.11.17 FINAL
Western Development Commission Submission on Ireland 2040 – Our Plan: National Planning Framework
The WDC made a submission to the Department of Housing, Planning, Community & Local Government in response to the Public Consultation on the National Planning Framework Ireland 2040 – Our Plan (NPF).
Download the submission here (1MB) WDC Submission on Ireland 2040 Our Plan Draft NPF
WDC Submission to Call for Feedback on Mobile Phone and Broadband Taskforce: National Stakeholder Forum
The WDC made a submission following the recently held Mobile Phone and Broadband Taskforce stakeholder forum. This submission focusses on the Review of Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs) and the need to ensure that the proper frameworks and regulation to ensure open access to the MANs on a fair and equitable basis are put in place.
Download the Submission here (324KB) WDC Submission to DCCAE&DRCD Mobile Phone & Broadband Taskforce Forum
Submission to CSO 2021 Census of Population Questionnaire Content
The Western Development Commission made a submission to the Public Consultation on Questionnaire Content Census 2021. The WDC proposes the inclusion of two questions in Census 2021 (1) Working from home/ e-working and (2) Household renewable energy supply.
Download the submission here (403KB) CSO Questionnaire Content 2021 October 2017 Final
Submission to the Commission for Regulation of Utilities
The WDC has made a submission to a CRU (CER17/278) consultation on the Gas Networks Ireland’s 2017 Network Development Plan.
Download the submission here (PDF 490KB) WDC 2017 submission to CRU on GNI Development Plan 11.10.17 (2)
Submission to the Public Consultation on the preparation of a National Policy Statement on the Bioeconomy
Download the submission here (0.9 MB) WDC submission on the preparation of a National Policy Statement on the Bioeconomy 14.09.17
WDC Submission to the Public Consultation on the Mid-Term Review of Capital Plan 2016 – 2021
Download full submission here (4 MB) WDC Submission to Mid-term Capital Review April 2017
Submission on Ireland 2040 – Our Plan: National Planning Framework
The WDC made a submission to the Department of Housing, Planning, Community & Local Government in response to the Public Consultation on the National Planning Framework (NPF).
Download a summary of the submission here (0.7 MB) NPF-WDC Submission-Summary-March 2017
Download the full submission here (4.5 MB) NPF-WDC Submission-Full Submission-March 2017
Submission on the Renewable Heat Incentive
The WDC made a submission to the Department of Communications, Climate Action and the Environment in response to the Public Consultation on the Design Options for a Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) in Ireland.
Download the submission here (0.4MB) WDC response RHI consultation 2.03.17
Submission to the National Transport Authority
The WDC made a submission to the National Transport Authority in response to the public consultation on the NTA/Department of Transport, Tourism &
Sport Rail Review 2016.
Download Submission here WDC Submission to Rail Review 2016, Jan 2017
2016
WDC Submission to CSO Consultation on Census of Population 2021 – November 2016 (PDF 375kB)
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WDC at the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affai
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The WDC was invited to a hearing of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, on 26th October 2016 where the Committee was considering the question ‘What it takes to sustain a viable rural community‘. The WDC submitted an opening statement in advance and this is available here (PDF 399kB):
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The transcript of the discussion is here.
A recording of the webcast of the debate can be seen here (the WDC is at 2:04:43 hours).
Submission to the Commission for Energy Regulation consultation on the Gas Networks Ireland 2016 Ten Year Network Development Plan (CER /16/235) from the Western Development Commission (PDF 435kB).
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Submission to consultation on Draft Transmission Development Plan CER/15/283 from the Western Development Commission.
WDC submission Draft Transmission Development Plan Jan 2016 PDF 303 kB
2015
WDC Submission to DCENR Public Consultation on the National Broadband Plan Strategy Intervention
Western Development Commission Final (PDF)
WDC submission to the DCENR Renewable Heat Incentive Technology Review Consultation
WDC submission on the Creative Economy to the JOC on Jobs, Enterprise & Inovation
The WDC was invited to present to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation on its work in developing the Creative Economy. On Tuesday 21st April, the WDC as well as NUI Galway, Teagasc, the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland and TG4 presented on the potential for job creation, innovation and balanced economic development in the creative sector.
Download WDC presentation to JOC (0.5MB)
Read the full transcript of the debate here
Download the other submissions here
WDC submission to the Commission for Energy Regulation (CER) on Gas Networks Ireland proposals on the New Connections Policy
WDC submission to the Department of Communications (DCENR) on the Mapping Consultation of the National Broadband Plan
2014
WDC Submission to DTTAS on SFILT Consultation October 2014
WDC response Energy Green Paper consultation 31.07.14
2013
Consultation on An Integrated Irish Aviation Policy
To the Department of Transport, Sport and Tourism, Submission from the Western Development Commission July 2013
WDC response DCENR Bioenergy strategy consultation
2012
WDC submission to the Consultation on the Report of the Next Generation Broadband Taskforce – Enabling a connected society
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Our Ocean Wealth – A submission by the WDC
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WDC Submission on Framework for Sustainable Development for Ireland
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Consultation on the reform of the water Sector in Ireland Feb 2012
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Consultation on telecommunications duct infrastructure constructed alongside the gas pipeline in Co. Mayo and Co. Galway
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2011
WDC RASLRES Submission to NI RHI Consultation – Oct 2011
WDC Submission to EC Review of Community Guidelines – June 2011
WDC Submission to Spatial Strategies Framework for Collaboration-April 2011
WDC Submission Eirgrid Transmission Development Plan 2010 – Jan 2011
2010
WDC Submission to Mid-Term Evaluation BMW Region OP 2007-13
Submission to Commission for Communications Regulation June 2010
Draft Border RPGs-WDC Submission-May 2010
West Draft RPGs – WDC Submission – April 2010
Draft Mid West RPGs-Wdc submission- March 2010
Mid-West RPGs – WDC Submission – Appendix 1 – Ennis Labour Catchment
2009
WDC submission to Innovation Taskforce (Department of the Taoiseach)
WDC submission to the consultation on the shape of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) after 2013
Meeting Ireland’s Electricity Needs Post-2020
West Reg Planning Guidelines Review-WDC submission-FINAL
Mid West Reg Planning Guidelines Review-WDC submission-FINAL
Border Reg Plannning Guidelines Review-WDC submission-FINAL
2008
Submission on Spectrum Policy
Green Paper Local Gov-WDC Submission-31 07 08
WDC Sustainable Transport Submission
Briefing Note for Review of Towards 2016
2007
Submission on Eirgrid Transmission Plan 2007-2011
2006
Towards a Sustainable Energy Future for Ireland: Green Paper on Energy
Submission to Public Consultation on BMW Regional Operational Programme 2007-2013
Submission to the Consultation on Ireland’s National Development Plan 2007-2013
WDC IBEC Submission on the Transmission Development Plan 2006-2010
WDC Broadband Submission to Forfas
WDC Submission to CER Consultation on Bord Gáis Networks Connections Policy
WDC Submission to Rural Development National Strategy Plan 2007-2013 consultation
WDC Submission to Rural Develoment NSP – Appendices
2005
Small Business Task Force Submission October 2005
WDC Submission to Review of the Electricity Sector in Ireland
WDC Submission to CER Revenue Review – August 2005
2004
Irish Spatial Data Infrastructure
2003
WDC Response to Strategic Rail Review
2002
WDC submission to the Commission for Energy Regulation Consultation on Natural Gas Policy Framework
WDC Submission to White Paper on European Transport Policy for 2010
WDC Submission to Strategic Rail Study
2001
