Monthly Archives: November 2018

The Health & Care Sector in the Western Region

Posted on November 26, 2018 by WDC Insights

Today we published the second in our series of ‘Regional Sectoral Profiles’ analysing employment and enterprise data for the Western Region on specific economic sectors and identifying key policy issues. The new report examines the Health & Care Sector, the … Continue reading →

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Energy and Climate Action in the Western Region- what is the way forward?

Posted on November 22, 2018 by WDC Insights

The Western Development Commission (WDC) recently made a submission to the Initial Consultation on Ireland’s National Energy and Climate Plan 2021-2030 (NECP).  This consultation was based on the template for the draft plan which Ireland is required to complete by … Continue reading →

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Small and Medium Sized Business in Ireland: What are the issues?

Posted on November 16, 2018 by WDC Insights

Earlier this year the WDC made a submission to the Seanad Public Consultation Committee. They are currently investigating the issue of Small and Medium Sized Businesses in Ireland.  Last Tuesday we were among 15 individuals and organisations invited to address … Continue reading →

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Payments and income from farming in the Western Region

Posted on November 2, 2018 by WDC Insights

As discussed in the last blog post on farmers in the Western Region, agriculture is an important sector of Irish economy and particularly important to the rural economy and society.  In this post different measures of payments and income are … Continue reading →

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