The Mid-West Regional Authority has two main functions:

• to promote the coordination of public service provision in the Mid-West region
• to monitor the delivery of EU Structural Fund assistance in the Mid-West region

 

The Regional Authority has specific responsibilty for:

• Promotion of co-ordination in the provision of public services in the region

• Promotion of co-operation, joint action etc. between local authorities, public authorities and/or others

• Reviewing the overall development needs of the region and the making of statements on them as appropriate, and keeping under review the provision of public services in the region

• Reviewing the Development Plans of local authorities in the region and in adjoining regions

• Preparation of a Regional Report (Plan) covering development needs, review of local authority development plans and the provision of public services in the region

• Provision of proposals, advice, recommendations or information to Government in relation to applications for E.U. assistance

• Reviewing and monitoring the implementation of measures for which E.U. assistance is made available

• Preparation of Programme of Work, estimate of Expenditure and Receipts, Statement of Accounts and Annual Report

• Preparation of Regional Planning Guidelines (Planning and Development Act 2000)

• Provide, at the request of the Minister of Finance information, recommendations and/or advice in connection with the preparation of any plan, programme or other measure for the purpose of making or supporting an application to the E.U. for financial assistance.