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Draft Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy for the Northern and Western Regional Assembly Draft Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy for the Northern and Western Regional Assembly Submission by Údarás na Gaeltachta February 2019 Introduction: Údarás na Gaeltachta welcomes the publication of the ‘Draft Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy for the Northern and Western Regional Assembly’. Údarás na Gaeltachta has provided previous input during the preparation of the Draft RSES which provides the context for considering this additional submissions. In this further submission, Údarás na Gaeltachta makes specific comments relating to the Draft RSES document with a particular focus on the Regional Policy objectives as set out in the draft. Údarás na Gaeltachta: Údarás na Gaeltachta acts as the statutory regional development authority responsible for the socioeconomic and sociolinguistic development of the Gaeltacht. Its statutory responsibilities are set out in the Gaeltacht Act, 2012 (http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2012/act/34/enacted/en/html). The organisation discharges a wide range of development functions and its development and investment programme forms an integral part of the economic, linguistic, cultural and social sustainability of the Gaeltacht. These investment and development measures provide key supports (financial, enterprise accommodation, training, skills development) to the local enterprise base and to community sector development initiatives. Contact Details: We are pleased to have the opportunity to make this further submission and would be happy to expand on any points made if the Assembly or RSES team requires further information, supporting data or clarifications. For queries please contact: Susan Ní Churnáin An Rannóg Taighde agus Forbairt Earnála Údarás na Gaeltachta Baile an Mhuilinn Daingean Uí Chúis Co. Chiarraí. V92 TX98 Tel: 066-9150100 e-mail: [email protected] Web: www.udaras.ie An Rannóg Taighde & Forbairt Earnála Page 2 General Comments: Regional Policy Objectives Comment 8. Development of quality of life factors and sense of It is imperative that place, including harnessing the social, linguistic and there is recognition cultural dimensions of the living experience of the of the differentiated Gaeltacht community. development priorities of the Gaeltacht regions in the local, county and regional planning framework 14. Deliver at least 20% of all new housing in rural areas This is welcome and on brownfield sites. essential to the vibrancy of rural Gaeltacht areas and the Region as a whole 15. To support the regeneration and renewal of small This is an essential towns and villages in rural areas objective to ensure the viability and sustainability of rural Gaeltacht areas and of the linguistic heritage 20. Identify suitable development opportunities for Údarás na Gaeltachta regeneration and development that are supported by a can provide quality site selection process that also addresses information environmental constraints and opportunities. concerning landbanks, industrial estates and enterprise infrastructure 23. Within Gaeltacht areas and Gaeltacht towns in We welcome the particular, emphasis shall be assigned to the impacts emphasis on impacts of proposed developments and their impact on the in relation to community of language and the maintenance and development in the development of its socialisation networks. Gaeltacht areas and the impact of same on the linguistic community We suggest that specific reference is made here to the Local Language Plans as the An Rannóg Taighde & Forbairt Earnála Page 3 appropriate framework within which to deliver on this objective 24. To protect, conserve and enhance those natural, built The Gaeltacht area is and cultural heritage features that form the resources recognised as a on which the regions tourist industry is based. These unique, cultural, features will include areas of important landscape, historical area with a coastal scenery, areas of important wildlife interest, sense of place. A new historic buildings and structures including Gaeltacht destination archaeological sites, cultural sites including the marketing brand has Gaeltacht areas, arts and cultural sites and the been developed - is it traditional form and appearance of the built appropriate to environment. reference this as key development measure which has been undertaken. 34. Develop the water based leisure sector in the region in Údarás na Gaeltacht a sustainable manner making the best use of existing support the and planned infrastructure and resources, in a development of manner that is sensitive to the natural and cultural water-based leisure heritage resources. sector within the Gaeltacht 35 To enhance access to our Tourist Assets, including the The WAW is development of a Coastal Walking/Cycling route along recognised as a the Western Seaboard, which extends generally along strategic tourism the route of the WAW and incorporates existing project and includes resources, such as beaches, ports, harbours, piers and the Gaeltacht areas marinas – This Coastal Route to be subject to a route of Donegal, Mayo option analysis, and feasibility study in Counties and Galway. Galway, Mayo, Sligo Leitrim and Donegal. Stakeholders will include Fáilte Ireland, NWRA and Údarás na Gaeltacht the relevant Local Authorities and the public to be referred to as a key stakeholder under this objective 36. Promote the development of integrated walking, The objectives cycling and bridle routes throughout the Region as an outlined here are activity for both international visitors and local fully supported and tourists in a manner that is compatible with nature developed in the conservation and other environmental policies Gaeltacht and we see further opportunities to identify and expand on those developments within our remit in the strategy. An Rannóg Taighde & Forbairt Earnála Page 4 39. The NWRA shall coordinate the identification of the Reference can be potential renewable energy sites of scale in made here to the collaboration with Local Authorities and other LECo project funded Stakeholders within three years of the adoption of the under the EU RSES INTERREG programme, the REACT project (funded under Horizon 2020) and Údarás na Gaeltachta and SEAI’s joint programme – The Regional Energy Development Programme 41. Encourage the development of the transmission and Údarás na Gaeltachta distribution grids to facilitate the development of are working closely renewable energy products and the effective with SEAI to utilisation of energy generated from renewable implement a sources renewable energy strategy in the Gaeltacht through the development of BEC’s and SEC’s. 42. Support the development of secure, reliable and safe As 41. Above supplies of renewable energy, in order to maximise their value, maintain inward investment, support indigenous industry and create jobs. 45. Promote innovative new building design and Through the retrofitting of existing buildings, to improve building participation in EU energy efficiency, energy conservation and the use of funded Renewable renewable energy sources in accordance with national Energy programmes regulations and policy requirements. Údarás na Gaeltachta support this objective and its implementation in the Gaeltacht. 64. To enable the expansion of our Regional assets in the Údarás na Gaeltachta Blue Economy in the following sectors: has recently secured funding through the - Marine Research and Innovation REDF to develop a - Gas & Oil deposits within Irelands waters Marine Innovation - Seafood innovation through Greencastle, Development Centre Killybegs, Páirc na Mara and other BIM fishery (MIDC) at Páirc na centres. Mara and support this objective within the scope of its remit An Rannóg Taighde & Forbairt Earnála Page 5 65. Support the establishment of appropriate forums to Reference can be enable industry thought leaders in Ireland to share made to the ongoing knowledge and to identify critical competencies and work we are co- skills needed to align with emerging business models. ordinating with the Regional Skills For a in establishing industrial training needs at a sectoral level 66. Target academic research, training and development See 65. Above of a talent pool to support industry. 67. Support funding opportunities for indigenous start- Údarás na Gaeltachta ups and growth companies provide supports for enterprise and entrepreneurial development within the Gaeltacht and support this objective 68. Support the development of mentoring programmes Supports currently to entrepreneurs. available through Údarás na Gaeltachta in the regions of Donegal, Mayo and Galway 84. Promote, enhance and protect the linguistic, cultural This objective is an and heritage value of our Gaeltacht Communities. integral part of the Develop the Gaeltacht brand as a tool to provide strategy and competitive advantage. implementation of Local Language Plans which are overseen and funded by Údarás na Gaeltachta and the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. These planning initiatives need to be identified as the key planning framework for Gaeltacht development in terms of objective 84. An Rannóg Taighde & Forbairt Earnála Page 6 A Gaeltacht brand which will function as a regional marketing and promotion tool for Gaeltacht enterprises has been developed 85. Support the provision of low-cost, shared workspaces The development of for the cultural sector; promote the provision of the Gteic hub training, education and professional development network in the opportunities for the cultural sector Gaeltacht areas of Donegal, Mayo and Galway supports this policy objective,
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