
Ireland
This page contains information on the bodies responsible for Structural Funds programmes and on the project control system in Ireland. You may also speak directly with the Interreg Europe representatives in Ireland.
Contacts
Southern Regional Assembly
Assembly House
O'Connell Street
X91 F8PC
Waterford
Ireland
BMW Regional Assembly
The square Ballaghaderreen
Co. Roscommon
Ireland
Country news and events
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Conference about EU funding in Ireland
Information event about Interreg cooperation programmes, Horizon Europe and LIFE funding for Irish beneficiaries.
Mapping of Green Infrastructure
Mapping of Green Infrastructure in the Eastern and Midland Region for the implementation of the Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy (RSES) 2019-2031
Next and last SARURE meeting in Sligo (Ireland)
Next 7-8th September we celebrate the last SARURE meeting in Sligo (Ireland) with retail exchange of experiences, study visits and Action Plan implementation.
Energy Poverty Technical Workshop in Cork
EMPOWER Energy Poverty Technical Workshop
Demystifying The Circular Economy-Food Sector Focus
Within Local Entreprise Week a circular economy event will be organized which will have a specific food focus
5th Irish Regional Stakeholders Group Meeting
The 5th meeting of Irish Stakeholders Group of the SME POWER Interreg Europe project will be hosted virtually on the 31st January by WestBIC.
5th Project Meeting & Study Visits in Ireland
5th project meeting and study visits are organized by Donegal County Council in Letterkenny, Ireland.
AgroRES Cross Cut Visit to Ireland
AgroRES partner, Institute of Technology Sligo (IT Sligo) arranges Cross Cut Visit to Ireland. AgroRES project partners and their stakeholders from Ireland, England, Spain, Italy, Finland, Romania and Poland participate in this event. Good practices in renewable energy in agriculture and rural areas
CLEAN FINAL CONFERENCE
The event will take place digitally on the 8th of November from 11:00 to 13:30 CET. The theme is Technologies and Open innovation for low-carbon regions.
PROGRESS at ENCORE Ireland Conference 2021
ENCORE is the European network for regional environmental ministers
Next2Met fourth Policy Learning Event
The Next2Met project is organising its fourth Policy Learning Event on 26 May 2021, hosted online by the Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly.
SME POWER Mid Term Dissemination Event
The Mid Term Dissemination Event is open to SME POWER partners, stakeholders and Energy Champions and is organised as an addition to the SEAI Energy Show 2021.
2021-2027
This section provides information on the system set up for control in Ireland for the 2021-2027 programming period.
You may also speak directly with the two Interreg Europe representatives in Ireland according to their region:
- Northern and Western Regional Assembly
- Southern Regional Assemby
Download the latest list of managing authorities and intermediate bodies responsible for Structural Funds programmes in each country. Select the IE tab for information about Ireland.
Northern and Western Regional Assembly
Northern and Western Ireland uses a centralised control system.
The control body
Address | Contact |
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Address Northern and Western Regional Assembly |
Contact Carmel Carrick |
Project partners are invoiced by the Regional Assembly for the actual costs of carrying out the Control. The cost is calculated based on a per diem rate together with appropriate travel and subsistence rates applying to the Regional Assemblies in Ireland. Each claim certified (including composite Lead Partner claims) will be invoiced. The scale of fees for payment claims (without travel and subsistence costs), is currently under review, at the moment and will be made available later this year.
At least one "on-the-spot check" will be carried out during the project lifetime in projects where partners report equipment and/ or infrastructure & works costs related to a pilot action.
On-the-spot checks will be completed for a project not reporting pilot equipment/infrastructure costs, if it is deemed that it has an added value for their check.
Southern Regional Assembly
Southern Ireland uses a centralised control system. The control is carried out by employees of the controlled body mentioned below.
The control body
Address | Contact |
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Address Southern Regional Assembly |
Contact Mr Michael Buckley |
Project partners are invoiced by the Southern Regional Assembly for the actual costs of carrying out the Control. The cost is calculated based on a per diem rate together with appropriate travel and subsistence rates applying to the Regional Assemblies in Ireland. Each claim certified (including composite Lead Partner claims) will be invoiced. The scale of fees for payment claims (without travel and subsistence costs), is currently under review, at the moment and will be made available, when finalised, later this year.
At least one "on-the-spot check" will be carried out during the project lifetime in projects where partners report equipment and/ or infrastructure & works costs related to a pilot action.
2014-2020
This section provides information on the system set up for first level control in Ireland for the 2014-2020 programming period.
The costs associated with this control are indicated so that they can be planned for in project budgets.
Ireland uses a centralised first level control system. Irish project partner's expenditure will therefore need to be checked and confirmed by the Regional Assembly from the region in which they are located:
Address | Contact |
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Address Northern and Western Regional Assembly |
Contact Carmel Carrick |
Address Southern Regional Assembly |
Contact Michael Buckley |
The costs resulting from the control can be reported as eligible costs in compliance with the relevant EU regulations and programme rules.
The costs of carrying out the first level control will be charged to the project partners:
- For the Northern and Western Regional Assembly, the costs for desk checks is estimated to range from EUR 500 to EUR 750 per reporting period; and from EUR 750 to EUR 1,200 for one on-the-spot checks (depending on the size of the report). For on-the-spot checks, the actual travel and subsistence costs will be invoiced in addition to the costs of the checks (see rate mentioned above).
- For the Southern Regional Assembly, the costs for desk checks is estimated to range from EUR 250 to EUR 1,500 per reporting period (depending on the size and quality of the report and supporting documentation). For on-the-spot checks, the actual travel and subsistence costs will be invoiced in addition to the costs of the checks (see rate mentioned above)
The first level control body will organise on-the-spot-checks for each project partner at least once during the project lifetime.
Get inspired
Have a look at the Irish content on our website. Scroll through our project ideas and good practices, or contact our Irish community members and organisations.
Good practices from this country
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Covid-19 Stability Fund for Community and Voluntary, Charity and Social Enterprises
The fund was a specific measure introduced by the Irish Government to support voluntary organisations whose income was severely affected by the Covid pandemic.

Donegal Creative Coast

Tralee Bay Wetlands Eco and Activity Park

Environmental Sensitivity Mapping (ESM) Webtool

The 'Natural Capital Ireland' Framework

Donegal Remote Working Strategy

Protecting Farmland Pollinators (PFP)

Gender Sensitivity in Business Support Delivery

Northside Community Enterprise Sustainable Energy Community (NCE SEC)

Limerick Smarter Travel - Workplace Mobility Management Programme

Building Craft and Design Enterprise Programme

Dublin Mountains Makeover (DMM)

National Ecosystem and Ecosystem Service Mapping Pilot for a Suite of Prioritised Services

All-Ireland Pollinator Plan (AIPP) Framework
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Programme services
Project partners are invoiced by the Regional Assembly for the actual costs of carrying out the Control. The cost is calculated based on a per diem rate together with appropriate travel and subsistence rates applying to the Regional Assemblies in Ireland. Each claim certified (including composite Lead Partner claims) will be invoiced. The scale of fees for payment claims (without travel and subsistence costs), is currently under review, at the moment and will be made available later this year.
The control body
Address | Contact |
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Address Northern and Western Regional Assembly |
Contact Carmel Carrick |
Address Northern & Western Regional Assembly FLC unit NWRA, The Square, Ballaghadereen, Co Roscommon, Ireland |
Contact
Carmel Carrick + 353 87 6258271 |

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The first level control body will organise on-the-spot-checks for each project partner at least once during the project lifetime.