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New draft EU Constitution
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01/07/2004


Council 'shake-up' proposed in Northern Ireland

The number of councils and public bodies in Northern Ireland could be significantly reduced, local government minister Ian Pearson has said. Mr Pearson met with the political parties last week to discuss proposals for the biggest shake up in local government for a generation.
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05/05/2004


Information/Training Seminar on 'EU Structures and Funding' at the Slieve Donard Hotel, Newcastle, Co. Down on Saturday, 1st May 2004.


This seminar coincides with the EU Day of Enlargement. Issues and Areas of focus include:

  • Issues and Areas for Discussion
  • The Structures of the European Union
  • The Irish Presidency
  • The European Constitution
  • Enlargement
  • Sources and distribution of EU Structural and Cohesion Funds
  • Special EU Funding Programmes
  • The EU Objectives 1, 2 and 3
  • The Regions within Europe:
  • Successful Case Studies:

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24/04/2004


Confederation launches 2004 Yearbook and Diary in Monaghan

The Confederation of European Councillors announced the appointment of a new Partnership Manager at the launch of its annual Yearbook and Diary at the Hillgrove Hotel in Monaghan on Saturday, 17th January.
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24/04/2004


Local and European elections set for 11th June

The elections for the European Parliament and the Republic of Ireland's local elections will take place on June 11th 2004.


24/04/2004


Annual Conference of the Local Authority Members Association (LAMA) at the West County Hotel on 15th and 16th April 2004


The conference will focus on Education, Health and Development Plans. Speakers include Minister Noel Dempsey, Minister Pat the Cope Gallagher and Irish Times Environment Editor Frank McDonald.

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24/04/2004


Rural Conference highlights need for Cooperation within Rural Communities
CAP reforms, local rural success stories, funding and support opportunities, countryside pride, and cooperation. All five themes formed the basis of the recent conference on 'Rural Communities and their Future Needs' hosted by the Confederation of European Councillors in Monaghan on 18th and 19th March.

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March 2004


Spring edition of the new quarterly newsletter


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March 2004


Seminar on 'Rural Communities and their Future Needs' at the Hillgrove Hotel, Monaghan on 18th and 19th March 2004.


Our first seminar will feature speakers from the following groups:
Irish Farmers Association
Ulster Farmers Union
European Parliament
International Fund for Ireland
UCD Department of Agriculture
ADM/CPA
Rural Development Council NI
IDB Kiltimagh
Communities of South Tyrone Area (COSTA)
Ballyhoura Development Ltd

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March 2004


Launch of Yearbook/Diary and the announcement of the new Partnership Manager at the Hillgrove Hotel, Monaghan on Saturday, 17th January 2004.


Mr. Noel Dempsey TD (Minister for Education and Science) and Mr. John Ritchie (DOE NI) were guest speakers at the January launch of the annual yearbook and diary. Mr. John Devaney was also unveiled as the new CEC Partnership Manager.

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January 2004

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