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Presentation to Oireachtas Joint Committee on Regional Development, Rural Affairs, Arts and the Gaeltacht “Regional Development and the provision of infrastructure in rural areas. The impact of Environmental designations on such development ” Presentation to Oireachtas Joint Committee on Regional Development, Rural Affairs, Arts and the Gaeltacht by Cavan County Council, Cavan-Belturbet Municipal District Cavan in context Pop. 73,183 ;The highest population growth in the region Traditional economic sectors: indigenous enterprise; building materials, engineering, food and agribusiness. A strongly-embedded entrepreneurial culture. Cavan is served by three National Arterial Routes, the M3, N55 and N16, Cavan town is also a pivotal location on the East- West route from Dundalk to Sligo and just one hour from the M50 (Dublin) and 1.5 hours from Belfast. Issues with Designations Restriction/additional cost for procurement of planning permission. Restriction/additional cost for road works like road widening, bend easement and flood relief work to roads. Time delay, cost associated with application to An Bord Pleanala and cost associated with acquiring an accredited Ecologist must be borne by local authority. Public perception that new house builds in rural areas or industries is that Natura 2000 site or NHA’s can be prohibitive to gaining a grant of planning permission. These areas often have declining populations. Approving of renewal energy is difficult – at a national level it will be difficult to achieve targets for renewal energy – wind energy. Advantages of designations Protection of environment. This protection for EU and National sites is laid down in law. Addressing of invasive species – there is wider awareness especially on behalf of local authority on the threat and impact of invasive species. Tourism - these areas are often tourist attractions in the e.g County. Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark. Natural asset to the county and the economic benefits this natural heritage brings to the county. Benefit to rural community in the vicinity - in terms of pride of place as well as economic, social and recreational benefits, manifested in recent initiatives - Blueways and Irelands Ancient East. Roads Infrastructure 3,000 KM Roads in Cavan 5% National Primary and Secondary Roads, 13% Regional Roads; Remaining 82% Local Roads Key strategic targets Virginia By Pass and East West Link Road Sligo-Dundalk Non National Roads Funding 2005 - 2015 € 25,000,000 € 20,000,000 € 15,000,000 € 10,000,000 € 5,000,000 € 0 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2009 (cut) 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Total Non National Road Funding Dept Transport Allocations Cavan County Council Contribution Enterprise Enterprise Strengths Weaknesses Entrepreneurial culture with Growing Population Broadband and mobile phone coverage requires investment Strong indigenous manufacturing base Rural County with a dispersed Ageing population IDA Business Park outside Cavan town Not attracting high numbers of tourists. Strong in agriculture, engineering, and building material Lack of new technology enterprises/clusters and a lack of manufacturing recent inward investment Natural unspoilt environment High dependency rate Good accessibility to capital city with lower cost base Peripheral border location with no Rail Links Good community spirit with a rich tradition of Traditionally high level of early school leavers and lack of a 3rd level institution Literature, Arts and Heritage History of collaboration between state and semi state No advance factories to market to FDI agencies Enterprise Opportunities Threats Tourism potential, ecotourism and Geopark development Centralisation of Government services Construction sector expertise to develop new products Transport infrastructure deficiencies not improved Promote quality of Life attractiveness of the county New political constituencies may dilute representation Promote low cost base Brain drain of young educated people. Agriculture and Food – further value added product Risk of low level of economic development and risk of development high unemployment Build on good food reputation with, locally based chefs, & Potential threat to the environment from exploitation of Taste of Cavan expansion natural resources. Willingness of people to engage and volunteer Down turn in Global Economy To develop higher skilled enterprises Shift in retail patterns – out of town centres and online Rolling out of higher speed broadband Rural depopulation Business clustering regionally Broadband infrastructure falling behind Offers close access to UK market via Northern Ireland Reliance on lower paid traditional industry sectors Enterprise The Action Plan for Jobs for the North East / North West Region. The core objective of the Plan is to support the creation of an extra 28,000 jobs across the counties of Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Cavan, Monaghan, and Louth by 2020 through the delivery of 152 collaborative actions. In order to achieve these objectives Roads , Broadband and Water infrastructure needs to be improved Tourism Tourism Cavan is an increasingly popular destination for short breaks and activity holidays. 90,000 overseas visitors in County Cavan 2016 Cavan is a haven for those who enjoy the great outdoors The development by Cavan County Council in recent years of Cavan Burren Park in West Cavan is a good example of sustainable and sensitive development of Cavan’s rich cultural heritage. Located within the UNESCO designated Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark, Cavan Burren Park is recognised to have an exceptional archaeological heritage with over 80 monuments, ancient hut sites and field systems that survive from prehistoric times. A newly developed interpretative centre, outlining the Park’s 5,000 year history, new car park, four new walking trails including one multi-use access trail and associated trail interpretation have all been developed. In recent years, initiatives such as the annual ‘Taste of Cavan’ food event (35,000 visitors over two days) and the opening of the new international scouting centre at Castle Saunderson (22,000 bed nights in 2015) and Cavan Walking Festival have contributed to the expansion of the local tourism product offering. What is it? The NBP Town Teams A catalyst to encourage businesses and local communities and to energise and reinvigorate town centres Initiative started January 2016 Cavan, Virginia, and Cootehill started 19 Teams to be established Discretionary funds allocated Conclusion Cavan as a county has significant development potential but a requirement for additional Roads, Tourism and Broadband investment ‘Brexit’ is a source of concern Great need for targeted investment to improve connectivity and support micro-enterprise development Environmental designations ,if properly managed, can be an advantage to tourism promotion and environmental protection. .
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