Southern Regional Assembly

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This month the Southern Regional Assembly took part in the Initial Conference of the Interreg Europe SMOOTY project in Livorno, hosted by the Province of Livorno. SMOOTY project (Sustainable mobility strategies in low density areas) intends to support policy-makers in planning mobility in low density rural areas and delivering effective, environmentally, and economically sustainable solutions to improve their competitiveness and quality of life. It was pleasure to meet all project partners. Our Regional Planner Eoin O'Connor took the stage to highlight key points from the territorial analysis of the Southern Region. He also got a quick look at Livorno. #SMOOTY #InterregEurope #RegionalDevelopment #EuropeCooperates #EUinmyRegion #SustainableMobility

This week we hosted the THRIVE Strand 2 Kick-Off Meetings marking a strong start for these ERDF sustainable regeneration projects. Thank you to all THRIVE beneficiaries, Project Managers, Communications Officers, and Heritage/Conservation Officers and other members of the THRIVE teams who joined us at these meetings. Both meetings provided valuable opportunities to come together as a community committed to heritage-led regeneration and sustainable town centre renewal. We explored the practical implementation of THRIVE, covering project management, procurement, communications, and verification. We were especially inspired by the presentations from THRIVE Project Managers, who showcased the creativity, ambition, and local collaboration driving these projects across Ireland. This marks the beginning of an exciting journey for these THRIVE Government of Ireland and EU co-funded projects, and we look forward to working together to bring these projects to life. Cork City Council - Comhairle Cathrach Chorcaí Kerry County Council Clare County Council Limerick City and County Council Longford County Council Kilkenny County Council South Dublin County Council Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Louth County Council Carlow County Council #EUinmyregion #THRIVE #UrbanRegeneration #TownCentreFirst #Sustainability #Heritage #RegionalDevelopment #Ireland #EUfunding

🔔 Registration now open: NWE Annual Event 2025 🇱🇺 We are pleased to invite all project partners, Member State representatives, and local, regional and EU decision-makers to join us on 16 December in Luxembourg! This year's edition, under the tagline 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭, will offer unique opportunities to 🤝 connect with peers and network, 👀 witness how NWE projects are driving positive change across the area, and 💡 explore approaches and opportunities to turn project outputs into lasting results. 🔗 Register now: https://buff.ly/EPVMhi0 #NWEAnnualEvent #cooperation #interreg

We’re proud to celebrate Waterford’s official designation as a UNESCO Learning City! 📚 🌍🎉 Announced at Waterford’s Medieval Museum on 16th October, this global recognition celebrates Waterford as a centre of lifelong learning and innovation— with South East Technological University at its heart. The designation recognises cities from all over the world that demonstrate exceptional progress in promoting quality lifelong learning opportunities for all. It’s a testament to strong regional collaboration, lifelong learning policy, and the vision set out in our Metropolitan Area Strategic Plan for Waterford. For more information click https://buff.ly/u3Zuwuq #UNESCOLearningCity #Waterford #SouthernAssembly #LifelongLearning

Take a look at the winners of the NEB Boost for Small Municipalities and see how they are bringing the New European Bauhaus values to life in their communities. Could your #THRIVE project be a winner next year? Find out more and get inspired here: https://buff.ly/wd0kqrb 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 #EUinmyregion #NewEuropeanBauhaus #NEBBoost #Municipalities #THRIVE #Innovation #Sustainability #Community

🔔 Registration now open: NWE Annual Event 2025 🇱🇺 We are pleased to invite all project partners, Member State representatives, and local, regional and EU decision-makers to join us on 16 December in Luxembourg! This year's edition, under the tagline 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭, will offer unique opportunities to 🤝 connect with peers and network, 👀 witness how NWE projects are driving positive change across the area, and 💡 explore approaches and opportunities to turn project outputs into lasting results. 🔗 Register now: https://buff.ly/EPVMhi0 #NWEAnnualEvent #cooperation #interreg

NEB Trophy 2026 – Design Competition The European Commission is launching an EU-wide competition for students to design the first official trophy of the New European Bauhaus (NEB) Prizes. We invite architecture, design, and arts students aged 18+ from across the EU to create a symbolic and celebratory object — such as a cup, medal, crown, or other form — that embodies the NEB values of sustainability, beauty, and inclusion. Shortlisted teams will be invited to Brussels to present their designs at the New European Bauhaus Festival (9–13 June 2026), with travel and accommodation covered for up to two team members. The winning design will be unveiled during the Festival and produced for the NEB Prizes 2026 Award Ceremony in September. Help shape the visual identity of the NEB Prizes and celebrate creativity that brings the New European Bauhaus to life. Apply by 31 January 2026: https://buff.ly/Qvrgfvl 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 #EUinmyregion #NewEuropeanBauhaus #DesignCompetition #NEBPrizes #Sustainability #Creativity #EuropeanCommission

Regional Development Monitor (RDM) Update – Population Estimates, Age Cohorts and Dependency Rates Description: The RDM has been updated with the latest population estimates from the CSO for 2025 (total population, age cohorts and dependency rates). Each year the CSO publishes annual estimates of population with figures on total population (at State and NUTS 3 level), age cohorts (5 year age cohorts), net migration (immigration less emigration) and the natural increase of the population (births minus deaths). Summary of Latest Results: • In the 12 months to the end of April 2025 the population in Ireland rose by 78,300 (+1.45%) people and now stands at 5,458,600 people. • There were 125,300 immigrants in the 12-months to April 2025, which is a 16% decrease from the same period of 2024. This was the fourth successive 12-month period where over 100,000 people immigrated to Ireland. • Of those immigrants, 31,500 were returning Irish citizens, 25,300 were other EU citizens, and 4,900 were UK citizens. The remaining 63,600 immigrants were citizens of other countries. • There was a fall in emigration numbers for the first time since 2020 with 65,600 people departing the State in the 12 months to April 2025. This was a decrease of 4,300 people, or 6.2%, compared with 69,900 in the same period of 2024. • There was a natural increase of 18,600 people in the State, comprised of 54,400 births and 35,800 deaths. Key RA Statistics: The EMRA region recorded a population of 2.687m in 2025 (49.2% of the State) and represents an increase of +8.3% since 2020 (+207k). The SRA region recorded a population of 1.809m in 2025 (33.2% of the State) and represents an increase of +8.6% since 2020 (+144k). The NWRA region recorded a population of 962.2k in 2025 (17.6% of the State) and represents an increase of +8.8% since 2020 (+78k). Key SPA Statistics: The Dublin SPA has by far the largest population of all regions with 1.568m estimated in 2025 (28.7% of the State). Once again, the Mid-East and South-West had the second and third highest population by region with 786.5k and 783.6k people respectively. The region with the highest population growth year-on-year was Dublin, with an increase of 33k (+2.1%). This was followed in second place by the South-East, with an increase of 11.6k (+2.4%). For more information on regional population estimates and time-series trends from 2016 to 2025 you can visit the RDM Hub: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ehEvqDJY Source Data: 📊 https://lnkd.in/ewHnuRa6 Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly Southern Regional Assembly Northern and Western Regional Assembly Maynooth University Tailte Éireann Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute CSO (Central Statistics Office Ireland)