Work should facilitate: Creation of high-fidelity models of challenging features (transparency, size) This should be validated by testbeds with regards to the practical application and analytic potential of the new models for research, interpretation, scholarship and innovation in curation
Executive Summary 4 Executive Summary If we take a look on the allocation of relevant RDI subsidies sector by sector,
23 3. Inno vation potentia l...24 3. 1 Unemployment...24 3. 2 Percentage of higher education degree holders and those with foreign language knowledge...
49 3. Geographic distribution of unemployment according to qualifications...51 4. Regional correlation matrix of innovative sectors/industries...
other labour market data relate to 2012, or were taken from census findings for 2011. We also deploy a number of regional econometric methods, the findings
it could be the case that it employs R&d support workers only, or employs staff under assignment contracts (HCSO 2012, p. 106).
and labour activity data in general. We also did some correlation and regression analysis of innovative sectors/industries,
We find even higher concentration levels by looking at FTE (full time equivalent) 4 employment:
and 61.4%of those found employment in Budapest. 1 Share and number of researchers (FTE) R&d expenditure All other county 34.2%(7 874 ps) All other county
other income from employment; social welfare costs; flat rate benefit payments (allowances, contributions; statutory benefit and contributions paid by the employer into various funds;
social welfare contributions paid under a collective agreement, sectoral agreement or ad hoc work contract; social welfare benefits paid directly to the employee
and social welfare contributions paid on behalf of employees. 20 2. The county and regional level characteristics of GDP and R&d 2. 2. 3 FTE headcount of researchers by county Figure 16:
Number of researchers (FTE, 2011) Source: The National Innovation Office RDI Observatory's map imaging based on HCSO data.
Regions other than Central Hungary employ no more than 40%of all Hungarian researchers (what is more, this value goes down to 34.2%when converted into FTE),
In terms of FTE employment the same three counties are in the lead, but Pest already has overtaken Baranya County.
the qualitative and quantitative indicators of unemployment, the key indicators of higher education, the regional distribution of innovative sectors and the migration balance.
in order to understand the innovation potential of various counties. 3. 1 Unemployment The size of the available workforce is a key consideration for potential investors,
and indeed is even more important than other labour market indicators. In this chapter we will therefore analyse in detail some of the available employment indicators in a breakdown by county,
such as the rate of unemployment and the number of unemployed graduates. Six of the seven counties marked by the highest rates of unemployment are part of Northern Hungary (unemployment rate:
15.8%)and Northern Great Plain (13.6%),respectively. Western Transdanubia has the lowest rate of unemployment (8. 1),
%which is even lower than that of Central Hungary (9. 4%).It should be noted that there are major disparities in this region in respect to this particular employment indicator.
Gyor-Moson-Sopron (5. 8%)and Vas (6. 3%)counties have the lowest rates of unemployment;
on the other hand, unemployment is particularly high in Zala County (13), %which is practically on the same level as the counties of the Northern Great Plain region.
Fundamentally, it all boils down to regional differences: the rate Figure 20: Employment, unemployment and economic activity statistics (2011.
Source: The National Innovation Office RDI Observatory's own calculations based on HCSO data and map imaging of the former. 25 3. Innovation potential of unemployment is significantly lower for counties of the Transdanubian region
than for counties located east of the River Danube. In respect to innovation potential, the number of registered unemployed with a higher education degree is of paramount importance,
and Figure 21 demonstrates the regional disparities reflected by this indicator. Figure 21: The number of registered unemployed with higher education degree in Hungary, in Q4 2012.
There is no apparent connection between this indicator and unemployment as such, however, part of the explanation must be that in highly developed regions there are many more job seekers with a degree, not to mention the brain drain phenomenon,
i e. the movement of highly skilled labour away from less developed regions towards more highly developed regions (or to foreign countries).
In order to stop this trend, several towns and cities (e g. Szolnok and Szombathely) launched so-called‘welcome back'programmes
in order to motivate locally born graduates who acquired their degrees from a university somewhere else to return to their home town for work.
These two indicators taken from the 2011 census clearly demonstrate the human resources status of individual geographic units.
it could be the case that it employs R&d support workers only, or employs staff under assignment contracts (HCSO 2012, p. 106).
potential 3. 8 Accredited Innovation Clusters The title of Accredited Innovation Cluster is awarded to co-operation networks distinguished by outstanding employment
and only Southern Transdanubia scores even lower in terms of the percentage rate of syndicate tenders (9. 5%).Te nder syndicates formed jointly by the private se ctor and the public se ctor work
It is common knowledge that the unemployment data for different regions can vary greatly, and the number of unemployed graduates in different counties cannot be explained conclusively either by the size
With the help of the complex indices we created (RDI Human resources complex indicator: RDI Infrastructure complex indicator) allowing us to demonstrate that the separation of the human resource
2011 1 26 576 14 722 16 920 11 075 9 996 10 671 10 966 2 Labour productivity (expressed in man-hours
of all manufacturing industry workers, 2011(%)1 40 49 49,2 32,4 49,5 30,2 25,5 13 Number of people employed by knowledge intensive services companies as a percentage of all service industry workers,
2011(%)1 54.6 49.4 48.2 55.4 54.6 56.4 51.5 14 Number of higher education lecturers, 2011 1 10 842 1 248 1
Unemployed graduates, capita (left axis) Unemployed non-graduates, capita (left axis) The proportion of graduates within total unemployment,%(right axis) 14.7%11.6%8
The National Innovation Office RDI Observatory's own calculations based on HCSO data. 3. Geographic distribution of unemployment according to qualifications 52 Appendices Unemployed graduates, capita
(left axis) Unemployed non-graduates, capita (left axis) The proportion of graduates within total unemployment,%(right axis) Central Hungary Northern Hungary Western Transdanubia
works in close cooperation with other government agencies, ministries, bureaus, the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, higher education institutions and research institutes,
1) The Digital Agenda for Europe seeks to optimise the benefits of information technologies for economic growth, job creation and the quality of life of European citizens,
2) The EU's strategy for digitisation and preservation builds on the work done over the last few years in the digital libraries initiative.
and the Commission's proposal for an Orphan Works Directive of 24 may 2011.5) Therefore, an updated set of measures for digitising
and use it for leisure, studies or work. It will give Europe's diverse and multilingual heritage a clear profile on the internet,
which account for 3. 3%of EU GDP and 3%of employment. These industries are faced with a digital transition that is shaking up traditional models,
12) On 24 may 2011 the Commission made a proposal for a Directive for orphan works.
and implemented to ensure a harmonised approach to the issue of orphan works throughout the EU. For the largescale digitisation of out-of-commerce works,
The availability of all public domain masterpieces (key cultural or historical works and objects as determined and selected by the Member States) through Europeana will enrich the content of the site, in line with the expectations of the users.
18) In as far as cinematographic works are concerned the present Recommendation complements the Parliament and Council Recommendation of 16 november 2005 on film heritage and the competitiveness of related industrial activities1 on a number of aspects,
a) rapid and correct transposition and implementation of the provisions of the Directive on orphan works, once it is adopted,
and crossborder accessibility of works that are out-of-commerce, (c) contributing to and promoting the availability of databases with rights information, connected at the European level, such as ARROW;
a) ensuring that rightholders deliver works to legal deposit libraries without technical protection measures, or that, alternatively, they make available to legal deposit libraries the means to ensure that the technical protection measures do not impede the acts that libraries have to undertake for preservation purposes, in full respect of European union and international legislation on intellectual property rights,(b) where relevant,
making legal provision to allow the transfer of digital legal deposit works from one legal deposit library to other deposit libraries that also have the right to these works,
List of Tables 06 List of Maps 06 Foreword 07 Executive Summary 08 Section 1:
Employment & Economic Development Strategy 60 Section 5: Infrastructure 80 Section 6: Communications/Energy/Regional Climate Change Strategy 98 Section 7:
Landscape Convention EPA Environmental protection agency ESB Electricity supply board EU European union FÁS National Training & Employment Authority FDI Foreign Direct Investment FORFÁS National Advisory
Health Service Executive ICT Information & Communications technology ICZM Integrated Coastal Zone Management IDA Industrial Development Agency INTERREG EU Community Initiative that helps Europe
29 2. 2 Population of Larger Urban Centres in 2006 30 2. 3 Changing Employment Profile of the Southeast Region 2002 2006 31 2
economic and employment trends; industrial and commercial development; transportation; water supply and waste water facilities; energy and communications;
provided a basis for the employment and economic development strategy element of the RPG. During the RPG review process the Regional Authority engaged in wide ranging consultation with interested bodies and individuals and in public consultation.
and to the Director and staff of the Regional Authority for their work in bringing this process to a successful conclusion.
John Cummins Cathaoirleach July 2010 Regional Planning Guidelines for the Southeast Region 2010-2022 89 Executive Summary Executive Summary The Southeast Regional Authority
This Executive Summary summarises each Section of the Guidelines. Section 1 Section 1 sets out the legislative framework for regional and national policy covering planning and environmental issues.
Regional Planning Guidelines for the Southeast Region 2010-2022 Executive Summary 9 The population targets for each local authority area and for the main settlements in the region are set out in the tables below:
Section 4 Section 4 sets out an Economic and Employment Strategy for the Southeast Region.
DUNGARVAN 8, 362 10,000 11,600 13,400 Regional Planning Guidelines for the Southeast Region 2010-2022 Executive Summary Specific sections on the Gateway, Hubs, County towns
The Climate Change Strategy will seek to achieve the 40%renewable energy target for 2020 set by Government. 10 11 Regional Planning Guidelines for the Southeast Region 2010-2022 Executive
including employment generating developments. The Section highlights the role of local authorities in promoting social inclusion and in tackling poverty.
Guidelines for the Southeast Region 2010-2022 Executive Summary Section 9 The key message of Section 9 is integrated that an approach to river catchment management is essential to manage
1. Employment and Economic Development. 2. Population Growth and Settlement Strategy. 3. Transportation. 4. Environmental Issues, Water Services and Waste Management. 5. Energy
and communities to reduce distance from employment services and leisure facilities and to make better use of existing and future investments in public services,
out a detailed development strategy for the country supported by investment in the key areas of infrastructural development, education and training, the productive sector and the promotion of social inclusion.
The Plan also contains a commitment to support in the National Spatial Strategy in the promotion of more balanced regional development.
and progressing of social and economic policies as well as a productive and competitive economy and the availability of rewarding employment opportunities.
Waterford, as the Gateway, Kilkenny and Wexford and the County towns of Carlow, Clonmel and Dungarvan will drive regional growth by providing a large and skilled population base, substantial capacity for additional residential and employment
and travel (for work, social and recreational purposes) between all the main settlements within the region with ease.
Unemployment; Educational disadvantage; Rural poverty; Poverty in disadvantaged urban areas; Child poverty; Women's poverty; Health and poverty;
With the active promotion of the Plan by the SERA in conjunction with SEAI and Teagasc and its six constituent local authorities the realisation of the plan will deliver important benefits to the region.
and will create opportunities to support employment creation and regional development. N24 PRIORITISATION STUDY The current N24 is of variable standard
While there was strong growth in employment over the 10 years up to 2007, the downturn since then in the economy has resulted in increasing levels of unemployment and the number of unemployed stands at 36,100 or 15.1%(Q3nhs, July-Sept 2009).
The value of goods and services produced per worker in 2007 was significantly below the national value (73.4%of the national level.
These below national patterns are reflected in the fact that the disposable incomes per capita (€20, 743 in 2007) were below the national average
the main means of transport to get to work is a car or van (77.6%of all work trips in 2006).
At around a quarter of all trips to work, the use of green modes of transport approximately matches the proportion using these modes in other regions, with the exception of Dublin
and services added per worker is significantly below the national average. The two key challenges facing the region are to enhance the rate
Park Facilitating works at St. Mullins New recreation hall in Bagenalstown New Town Parks in Carlow and Tullow New Civic Offices in Tullow Restoration of civic offices
a multipurpose sports and leisure facility in Kilkenny City Expansion of Maynooth University Outreach, Kilkenny City Improvements to waste water and water supply to Kilkenny City Works have commenced on the water supply
and northwest city area Water conservation rehabilitation works. Wexford Wexford Opera house Broadband MAN in Wexford Town M11 Gorey Bypass N30 Enniscorthy-Clonroche Holmestown Landfill & Civic Amenity Site New Ross
This includes developing strategies to create employment, to foster enterprise and innovation and support economic development.
tourism and leisure. 2. 2. 2 Employment and Economic Development The regional economy of the Southeast is based primarily on agriculture, manufacturing and services, tourism, fishing and aquaculture.
The agriculture and food sector accounts for a significant proportion of output and employment, with the region having a higher than average reliance on this sector.
which there has been a shift towards services employment in recent years with a consequent reduction in the proportion of the labour force employed in the agricultural sector.
Table 2. 3 Changing Employment Profile of the Southeast Region 2002-2006 The Southeast Region has the highest rate of unemployment in the country at 15.1%(CSO, QNHS Q3,
Average Disposable income by County Sector 2002 2006 Agricultural Employment 11.6%10%Industrial Employment 31.5%33%Services Employment 56.9%57%Regional Planning
Population & Regional Profile 323 Key Issues for Employment and Economic Development The key economic development issues relate to:
the need to respond to the major employment losses associated with the downturn in construction and job losses in major export-led enterprises the need to provide appropriate enterprise land with adequate water
and labour force mass by integrating Waterford and the main urban centres around the Gateway along the economic and transport corridors of the
and employment in the Southeast Region, with the region having a higher than average reliance on this sector.
Traditional rural based sectors of employment in agriculture, forestry and fishing will continue to have key roles as a base for strong and diversified rural economies.
together with significant and developing sectors such as tourism, enterprise, local services and other sources of off-farm employment, will be the mainstays of a strong rural economy.
while at the same time ensuring that smaller farmers have the opportunity to supplement their farm income through off-farm work.
and developing best practice through policy and work practices. The Southeast Region contains over 15,000 Recorded Monuments protected under the National monuments Acts
protection of archaeological sites and monuments and promotion and enhancement of access to these sites. 2. 3 Planning and Provision of Physical and Social Infrastructure 2. 3. 1 Transportation Roads
Additional facilities will be considered where new projects can service the sustainable development of hubs and gateways, strategic developing areas and works to support employment creation.
The Regional Authority will continue to work with local authorities, state agencies and service providers to ensure the swift and efficient roll out of broadband telecommunications infrastructure to smaller towns and rural areas in the region.
This development has been supported by local authorities through their Directors of Community and Enterprise and through the work of the County Development Boards.
which would welcome increased employment options within the region. 2. Development of third-level facilities
Job creation needs to focus on the advanced sectors, the public sector, health and education, retail, tourism, green energy and e-business.
Regional Development Strategy 47 A3 Promotion of the Knowledge Economy through increasing high-level research and development in the Higher and Further Education Institutes and developing industry academic co-operation
and attracting overseas and domestic visitors through promotion of diverse and welldeveloped tourism sectors and highlighting the facilities for the business sector.
to work in and do business In this is the key to building critical mass and achieving population targets.
Rural diversification is needed to create employment and generate economic prosperity. D4 Developing a self-sustaining forest industry based on a variety of species and a wide range of post-felling services.
work or to visit. D9 Undertaking a coordinated approach to the protection of landscapes, in accordance with the European Landscape Convention.
and access work, education, shops and services is fundamental to the success of the settlement strategy.
Employment Growth The Settlement Strategy will be underpinned by economic development and employment growth. Employment growth should be located at main population centres
so that employment growth and population growth are linked in support of sustainable patterns of development. Implementation Following the adoption of these Guidelines
it will be the function of each constituent city and county council to review its city/county development plan in line with these population targets
The growth and development of these towns are influenced greatly by the availability of services and employment opportunities in the city.
and commute daily to work. Some may have roots in these areas, others may have no connection with the land but seek a rural lifestyle.
In many cases, locations chosen are considerable distances from where people work, reinforcing travel patterns that are based dependent on car commuting. 3. 12.2 Rural Settlement Policy The region has a high proportion of its population living in rural areas.
Rural-generated housing needs arise for people who are an intrinsic part of the rural community by way of background or the fact that they work full-time or part-time in rural areas.
Employment growth that is located in, or accessible to/from, the main centres of population. Improved public transport services and infrastructure.
Employment & Economic Development Strategy Regional Planning Guidelines for the Southeast Region 2010-2022 Section 4:
Employment & Economic Development Strategy 61 The recent period from 2008 to 2010 has been dominated by the global economic downturn.
It has had a serious impact on the lives of nearly all families as unemployment has grown
There are approximately 17,000 employees in Enterprise Ireland client companies across the region (Southeast Regional Competitiveness Agenda, Forfás, 2009.
IDA Ireland is contributing to the movement of jobs away from traditional low paid employment to higher value added employment in the region.
Employment & Economic Development Strategy 623 These conditions can be described as follows: There is a need for a critical mass of population, a range of skills, an innovation capacity,
and ensuring an effective supply of employment opportunities and services. This enables areas to hold on to existing population, both urban and rural,
which are vital to foster a wide range of enterprise activity and employment creation. These include:
development of Strategic Employment Locations within the region to act as ready togo economic gateway sites to the new industry.
Targeted investment in the development of Strategic Employment Locations at the Gateway, Hubs and County towns with first class infrastructure capable of facilitating new indigenous start-ups in advanced sectors
Employment & Economic Development Strategy 63 Development of Community and Social Infrastructure is critical to supporting economic development
Community facilities, such as childcare, after-school care, elder care and other services should be provided at appropriate locations. 4. 2 Regional Gateway The availability of a critical mass of labour
The identification of strategic employment sites; Urban regeneration and development of the city quays, including new links from the city centre to the north Quays;
Employment & Economic Development Strategy 645 The priority in relation to strategic educational infrastructure must be the provision of a University for the Southeast.
The development of these locations would help to reduce travel to-work journey times. Key Strategic Infrastructure to support development of the Hubs
and employment creation. 4. 4 Other Urban areas The potential of larger towns and District Towns to support sustainable economic activity will need to be supported by the development of Industrial Estates,
Employment & Economic Development Strategy 65 public transport networks and through innovation, enterprise promotion and business links.
The strengths of the smaller towns and villages lie in their capacity to accommodate employment, residential and other functions on the basis of their comparative advantage in terms of lower costs and a quality of life
To provide a wider range of sustainable employment opportunities that would reflect both the current and future ranges of skills;
and inclusion through the development of skills to enable people to take advantage of higher value added employment;
Employment & Economic Development Strategy 667 Agri/ecotourism has potential to be a viable form of farm diversification away from the traditional tourist areas.
Through positive and active promotion the region can create a self sustaining forest industry reliant on no one single species or wood type
Employment & Economic Development Strategy 67 Alternate uses for declining fishing harbours should be promoted to sustain local communities.
PPO 4. 3 It is an objective of the Regional Authority to work in partnership with key stakeholders to develop a sustainable Strategic Commercial
Employment & Economic Development Strategy 689 It is of critical importance for the region that it has the correct skills
and distance learning opportunities for those in employment. A strong third and fourth-level education sector in the region will be a strong driver of innovation and entrepreneurship.
The deficit arising from the limited fourth-level education opportunities in the region is resulting in a drain of knowledge workers
Foreign Direct investors and HPSU Principals in promoting and developing training/education models for workers in high value industrial activities.
Employment & Economic Development Strategy 69 4. 6. 2 Research & development Ireland's emphasis on the knowledge economy is a key target of future economic development.
and one capable of significantly increasing its share of employment. This will require high-tech centres of excellence,
The existing employment base and infrastructure of such industries should be expanded through the promotion of similar and related activities and the installation of supporting educational links with third and fourth-level institutions and research and development facilities.
so it is important that training opportunities are afforded to such persons to achieve the skills that will assist them to gain employment.
Similarly, unemployed workers in the region will need to gain the skills that can help them regain employment.
A key requirement for industry for the future will be the continuous development of their human resources.
Employment & Economic Development Strategy 701 centres, and Vocational education Colleges (VECS) can provide the training facilities throughout the region that are needed.
Distance learning is an area that offers considerable potential for vocational training and continued professional development. PPO 4. 10 The Regional Authority will support expansion in the Training
and Skills sector of further education as a positive step towards advanced training and reskilling of the labour force.
and reskilling of the labour force. 4. 7 Retail Strategy The Regional Authority would encourage preparation of a Joint Retail Strategy for Waterford and its environs.
The retail sector contributes significantly to regional employment figures and to the economic development of the region.
and cultural life, coupled with broad employment opportunities and a wide range of services including education,
Employment & Economic Development Strategy 71 mixes of restaurants, cafés, bars and attractive shops; a high quality physical setting in terms of sensitive conservation of structures of architectural heritage merit, contemporary architecture, street paving, formal and high quality public spaces and parks;
If balanced regional development is to work, the spatial structure must be supported by policies aimed at enhancing the attractiveness of areas for people to ensure that there is a combination of social and cultural facilities for both people and business.
The retail sector contributes significantly to the growth in employment and to the economic growth of the region.
Employment & Economic Development Strategy 723 region's uplands, beaches and harbours. The potential for agri-tourism, eco-tourism, farmhouse accommodation, open-farms, pet farms and horse trekking centres should also be considered.
The training of staff for the industry by the third and fourthlevel colleges, by CERT and by the industry itself must develop
and empower the workers within the industry to contribute to the development of that sector.
PPO 4. 15 It is an objective of the Regional Authority to work with the relevant authorities including the Doehlg/National parks
Employment & Economic Development Strategy 73 Table 4. 1 Summary of Appropriate Locations for Increased Enterprise Activity 4. 10 Regional Competitiveness Agenda The Regional
This section sets out the economic potential and opportunities of the region and is based on the work of Forfás,
the national advisory body for enterprise and science. 4. 10.1 Enterprise Dynamic The Southeast Region exhibited strong employment growth over the period 1998-2008 and, not unlike other regions
and also the public sector. Employment growth in construction activities has been particularly strong in the Southeast
New investments in recent years, particularly in the Life sciences sector, have boosted manufacturing employment and have helped to offset decline in longer established manufacturing sectors.
continuing cost pressures, particularly in more labour intensive activities, combined with the deteriorating economic conditions globally, sees the manufacturing sector facing serious challenges in the immediate future.
Employment & Economic Development Strategy 74 Contributing 9%to overall employment, the agricultural sector remains a significant part of the Southeast economy.
and are significant employers and exporters. Although the performance of the region in terms of High-Potential Start-up (HPSU) companies has been comparatively low,
A particular challenge for the region will be to address skills development needs of those employees emerging from these sectors
attracting and retaining skilled people, particularly internationally mobile skilled labour; attracting knowledge intensive internationally mobile Foreign Direct Investment.
A key challenge for the region is to ensure greater co-ordination in the promotion
Employment & Economic Development Strategy 75 4. 10.5 Leadership and Local Capacity Local leadership plays an important role in driving regional development,
This has resulted in diverging and competitive dynamics within the region and perhaps also a missed opportunity to work with this distinctive diversity through a more coordinated approach to regional development.
Employment & Economic Development Strategy 767 focused teams under a regional umbrella-possibly the Spirit of Enterprise Forum-to further explore specific opportunities in identified sectors.
Employment & Economic Development Strategy Innovation 14. Encourage an innovative mindset in the region through the promotion of examples of successful innovation from across the public and private sector.
Action at a regional level. 15. Government bodies and agencies in the Southeast could assess how they themselves can engage in innovation,
Specific regional initiative on upskilling-focussing on people in the labour force with basic or redundant qualifications and innovative delivery/access.
Employment & Economic Development Strategy 78 SUMMARY/Development Plan Implications Section 4 sets out an Economic and Employment Strategy for the Southeast Region which is consistent with the priorities of the Government
and employment developments that are appropriate to each sector within each county in the light of that analysis. The large scale land
Employment & Economic Development Strategy 79 Development Plan Implications (Retail) The Retail Strategy for the region supports the development of a Joint Retail Strategy for Waterford City and its environs.
business and other tourism interests work collaboratively to develop and promote tourism. Particular focus should be on projects to improve access to the regional attractions,
and support more sustainable travel patterns among staff, clients and other visitors. The Regional Authority will support the use of Mobility Management Plans by local authoritiess.
Such a plan usually concentrates on staff commuting patterns but may also include business travel and fleet management.
Home working. Increased use of public transport. Car sharing. Cycling and walking. The plan is implemented usually as a planning condition
A realistic plan with achievable targets can provide many benefits for employers, employees and to members of the wider community.
Plan guidance should be sought from‘The Route to Sustainable Commuting An Employer's Guide to Mobility Management Plans'issued by the Dublin Transportation Office.
and that efficient links are available for access to employment and for greater access to a range of complementary goods and services.
fuel efficient and healthy modes of transport to work, school, shopping and for recreational purposes.
fast and relatively inexpensive form of transport and its promotion is in line with the principles of sustainable development and promotion of healthy lifestyles.
Work with all the relevant agencies and local authorities to implement the upgrading of the N24 as set out in the N24 Prioritisation Study (Southeast Regional Authority, 2008.
or where rail upgrade works are proposed, provision should be made for rail freight facilities including freight handling equipment. 88 Regional Planning Guidelines for the Southeast Region 2010-2022 Section 5:
Sustainable high density development in urban rail corridors/public transport nodes where appropriate (e g. not warehousing or other activities with low employment intensity.
and where upgrade works are planned. Shortterm RP8 Provision of a new rail-passenger platform on the North Quays in Waterford City as part of a new Public transport Interchange.
Projects with a demonstrable impact on the sustainable development of hubs and gateways under the NSS, strategic developing areas and works to support employment creation will also be prioritised. 5. 2. 2 W
county towns, strategic developing areas and works to support employment creation. The need to focus on the quality of effluent produced is underlined by the Waste Water Discharge (Authorisation) Regulations, 2007
or where rail upgrade works are proposed, provision should be made for rail freight facilities including freight handling equipment.
The Regional Authority will continue to work with local authorities state agencies and service providers to ensure the swift and efficient rollout of broadband telecommunications infrastructure to smaller towns and rural areas in the region.
Installation of carrier neutral ducting with all significant civil works such as roads, water and sewerage infrastructure.
Future development within the bio-energy sector is regarded as an area that has significant employment and import substitution potential.
Installation of carrier neutral ducting in conjunction with all significant civil works such as roads, water and sewerage infrastructure.
or informal institutional structures to coordinate and optimise planning and delivery. 7. 1 Health care The health service in the Southeast is managed by the Health Service Executive,
and should continue to do so through the involvement of staff such as Arts Officers and the provision of sites and facilities.
cannot access employment and do not have a say in the decisions that affect their lives.
>Sustain economic growth and employment.>>Provide levels of income support to those relying on social welfare sufficient to sustain dignity
while facilitating employment and escape from welfare dependency.>>Address the requirements of groups with specific needs at high risk of poverty.>
and other projects such as CLÁR and should continue to do so through the involvement of all relevant staff, in particular RAPID coordinators.
-Within larger urban areas, internationally mobile labour with‘in demand'skills are attracted often to cities and larger towns where there is a vibrant social
and cultural life coupled with broad employment opportunities and a wide range of services including education, healthcare,
such as a choice of primary and secondary schooling, retailing, employment, social and sporting facilities and access to the national transport network, contribute to the attractiveness of a town.
and other employment generating developments. Social Inclusion The local authorities have been identified as having a role in social inclusion and, in particular, in the delivery of the NAPS.
-Initiate local campaigns for biodiversity promotion such as native tree planting schemes, creation of wildlife corridors and wetlands creation across the region.
The control and promotion of awareness on invasive species is being driven by the All-Ireland Invasive Species Initiative www. invasivespeciesireland. com A useful guidance document relating to the management of invasive species is the NRA's Guidance
which used local materials and labour. The majority of vernacular structures are rural and urban domestic dwellings such as thatched houses,
terraced townhouses and workers'cottages. Other features of the vernacular heritage include farm complexes, shop fronts, limekilns, bridges, rubblestone walls and street furniture such as water pumps, milestones, wrought iron gates and railings.
(or underwater) and possibly may become uncovered following development/excavation work. -Promote access to, and public awareness of, archaeological sites and National monuments. 8. 4 Linguistic Heritage & Promotion of An Ghaeltacht Gaeltacht areas are considered to have unique cultural and environmental attractions,
such as the use of The irish language as a first language and their often unspoilt landscapes and scenery.
Promote the use of Irish in the Gaeltacht area in the home, schools and in the workplace.
All programmes and works to develop the coastal walkway will be required to comply with the principles of sustainable development
Local authorities should encourage the promotion of architectural, cultural and natural heritage assets for the purpose of education and tourism.
The employment of Conservation Officers and Heritage Officers in the region to provide expert advice
The Regional Authority is committed to the promotion of sustainable development. All Plans and Projects should comply with Article 6 of the Habitats Directive to ensure that there are no significant adverse impacts on the integrity of Natura 2000 sites
and South West River basin Management Plans including for the protection of waters used for bathing within the Southeast Region and promotion and protection of the status of Blue flag Beaches;
Clonmel and Dungarvan, will drive regional growth by providing a large and skilled population base, substantial capacity for additional residential and employment related functions and an improving transport network.
high level research and development, key employment locations and in roads and transport infrastructure would support and attract new economic development in the region.
C. Developing Strategic Employment Locations within the region to act as ready togo economic gateway sites to the new industry.
Targeted investment in the development of Strategic Employment Locations at the Gateway, Hubs and County towns with first class infrastructure capable of facilitating new indigenous start-ups in advanced sectors
Strategic Employment Locations will be identified by each local authority in City and County Development Plans. D. Targeted land servicing measure
E. Implementation of the Regional Tourism Development Plan for improved visitor facilities and promotion of diverse and well-developed tourism sectors. 2. TO IMPROVE TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES A. Development of high quality,
It will be a matter for the local authorities in the region, through their annual and any multi-annual capital works programmes,
economic and physical infrastructure and the protection and enhancement of our natural and human resources. 10.2.1 Implementation Committee Implementation structures will continue through the Regional Authority and its Committees, local authorities and County Development Boards.
The work of the Implementation Committee will need, however to be supported by a number of other implementation groups dealing with more specific areas such as planning issues that traverse administrative boundaries. 10.2.2 Investment Prioritisation Group Delivery of critical enabling investment
-Development of the potential of the region's river valleys and navigable waterways in their contribution to urban renewal, recreational facility provision and tourism promotion.
in unemployment and participation rates relative to national averages-Changes in average household incomes relative to national averages-The amount of research resources attracted by the region's third
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