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Monthly Archives: March 2015
Regions and recovery?
Discussion of regional performance and the spread of growth are back on the agenda with the preparation of the Regional Action Plan for Jobs and the new National Planning Framework. The recent CSO publication of the 2012 data on County … Continue reading
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The Battle for Rural Ireland – RTE 1
RTE screened a documentary, The Battle for Rural Ireland, on 9th March 2015, to which Deirdre Frost contributed. Presented by Richard Curran, the programme highlights the challenges faced by rural communities and towns, both in the context of the recent … Continue reading
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Changes in Farming in the Western Region (1991- 2010)
Agriculture in the Western Region of Ireland is characterised by smaller farm size, poorer land quality and a higher dependence on off farm income than in many other parts of Ireland. Nonetheless agriculture remains a significant employer and makes an … Continue reading
Tourism growth…but not everywhere
Along with more positive signs of economic growth generally, statistics on the tourism sector indicate growth in overseas visitor numbers and revenues in the last few years. The Department of Transport note that overall visits to Ireland in 2013 rose … Continue reading
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