Taoiseach visits
North West
04.04.22
AN Taoiseach Micheál
Martin was in Derry on Friday to attend a meeting of the
North West Regional Development Group to hear at
first-hand the positive impact the Fund is having on
regional growth across the North West City Region and
the need for continued support from his Government to
maintain the collaborative approach to developing the
region on both sides of the border.
Those attending the meeting heard about the ongoing
collaborative approach by Derry City and Strabane
District Council and Donegal County Council and their
strategic partners in the region and in central
government to delivering economic growth and investment,
environmental, social and community cohesion for the
region.
The Taoiseach heard a special message from Moville
Community College principal Anthony Doogan, who spoke
about the positive impact that investment in the school
has had in the local area, and his aspirations in terms
of enhancing third level education opportunities for
school leavers on both sides of the border in the North
West. |
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An Taoiseach Micheál
Martin was welcomed by An Leas-Cathaoirleach of Donegal
County Council, Cllr Martin McDermott and the Mayor of
Derry and Strabane, Alderman Graham Warke. |
The meeting allowed the
group to directly discuss with the Taoiseach and
officials of the Irish Government a range of regional
priorities for the region and a range of options for
scaling up co-operation and development work between
local and central government on both sides of the
border.
Delegates attending the meeting heard how, with the
Irish Government's continued support and working within
the framework of North South Co-operation, the
cross-border North West City Region has the potential to
drive innovation, create jobs and become a net
contributor to a sustainable and balanced regional
economy on the island of Ireland. |
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An Taoiseach Micheál
Martin at the Guildhall with members of the North West
Regional Development Group. |
Members attending the meeting re-emphasised to the
Taoiseach the key priorities for the region and the
important role the Irish Government has to play in
supporting the efforts to improve road, air, rail and
sea connectivity of the region and in supporting
sustainable 'green' growth.
The importance of the City of Derry Airport and the need
for better connectivity between Derry and Dublin was
also reiterated, while An Taoiseach was reminded of the
need to enhance university and third level education
provision including the improvement of job and skills
opportunities, as well as increased investment in
tourism and innovation that would ultimately improve the
physical, mental health and well-being of those living
in the region as a key component of a sustainable
economy. |
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