Level 1 Actions Part B: Level 3 Actions - Donegal County Council

When the Plans are in place the action will fall to the Local Authorities. Resources will have
an impact here. It is recognised that the Irish Plans are ambitious. There is a possibility if
actions are not carried out this may lead to Court proceedings from the EU. They have
already started proceedings against countries that have not complied so far. The Cost
Analysis will also be a big issue and all departments must decide on what is feasible. The
environmental benefits should be looked at as well as the cost analysis. The S.E.A. ‘s have
looked at all aspects including environmental benefits and these will fit into the RBMP.
5. County Development Board Review
Charles Sweeney informed the meeting that the County Development Board were carrying
out a review of the Donegal Strategy 2002 – 2012, the review period is 2009 – 2011.
Six priority areas and actions have been identified.
• The Green Economy
• Develop a “Donegal” brand
• Best Access to Services
• Develop the Council’s Cultural Resources
• Enterprise Skills Development
• Natural Resources.
The CDB will have a workshop on the 16 th June and information will be available on
www.cdb.ie after sign off.
6. EU Funding Opportunities:
The SEUPB has indicated that they are going to release €20 million funding under the
Interreg IVA programme for the Environmental Management Theme. This theme contains
four priorities,
• Biodiversity (€8 – 10m available)
• Marine
• Resource Management
• Water
(€10m available for Marine, Resource Management and Water)
The Council are already considering projects under Biodiversity in conjunction with
ICBAN. The Marine and Leisure Unit are exploring possible projects. The Council is also
looking and small islands project possibly in conjunction with Scottish partners.
Deadline: Call for submissions 7 th July 2009.
The level of grant is 100%.
A.O.B.:
Donegal Branding, this could tie in with the Donegal Beaches in conjunction with a Tourism
Brand.
Date of Next Meeting: TBC
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