Monthly Archives: January 2019

Even Nuttier about NUTS!

Posted on January 31, 2019 by WDC Insights

Last July I published a blog post Nuts about NUTS! where I discussed the introduction of the new regional classification for statistics in Ireland.  Briefly, a new regional classification for collecting statistics in Ireland was approved by the EU in … Continue reading →

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Give your view on the development of the Northern and Western Region- make a submission on the Draft Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy

Posted on January 17, 2019 by WDC Insights

Just a reminder that the Draft Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy for the Northern and Western Regional Assembly (NWRA) is currently out for consultation, with a closing date of 8th February 2019. The National Planning Framework (NPF) published last year, … Continue reading →

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The Education Sector in the Western Region

Posted on January 11, 2019 by WDC Insights

The WDC recently published the third in our ongoing 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 Education Sector, the … Continue reading →

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Capacity at Ireland’s State Airports – WDC Submission

Posted on January 10, 2019 by WDC Insights

WDC Submission on the Consultation on Review of Future Capacity Needs at Ireland’s State Airports The WDC made a submission to the Department of Tourism, Transport and Sport on the Consultation on Review of Future Capacity Needs at Ireland’s State … Continue reading →

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A year in review: WDC Policy Analysis 2018

Posted on January 3, 2019 by WDC Insights

Happy New Year from the WDC Policy Analysis team!  As we all try to settle back into work and look forward to 2019 (well as much as anyone can with Brexit looming large on the horizon) it’s a good chance … Continue reading →

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