Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs about the Irish Sea Rim
Why is the Irish Sea important?
The Irish Sea provides important links between the Island of Ireland, the Isle of Man and the United Kingdom. This maritime area is effectively a member state border zone with its own characteristics, different from those of a land border. The Irish Sea is of high importance to the future economic and environmental development of the surrounding cities and regions. There are various strategic interests operating in and around Irish Sea as well as overlapping uses which makes it crucial to put in place coherent planning of the area
How to join the Irish Sea Rim?
Partnership development for the delivery of projects and outputs is a key component of the Irish Sea Rim. Partnerships are dynamic and are being developed and introduced on a regular basis; this will continue to be a large part of the Irish Sea Rim, as partners help built the network and can assist in the introduction and resourcing of new sectors and directions the Irish Sea Rim can take as it expands and develops.
How to invest in the Irish Sea Rim?
We would welcome a conversation with you to explore collaboration and investment opportunities into the Irish Sea Rim.
Please express your interest by the contact form.
Who are the Irish Sea Rim stakeholders?
• National Government
• Regional Government
• Local Enterprise Partnerships
• City Regions
• County Councils
• Industry (Tier 1 and 2 type companies)
• Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
• Supply Chain Companies to Tier 1 & 2 companies
• Universities (Tier 1 and 2 universities)
• Science Parks
• Technology Colleges
• Third Sector
• Charities
• Ports and Logistics Hubs
• Other
What is the Irish Sea Rim governance model?
The Irish Sea Rim Group is governed by an Executive Board of Directors, with members drawn from each of the countries that make up the ISR. In addition, Board members are drawn from outside the UK and Ireland; these are included on a rolling basis. These are staggered to ensure that all external members do not change in the same year.
What about the Irish Sea and the European Union (EU)?
With the enlargement of the EU, the UK and Ireland now lie on the periphery of Europe. The Irish Sea provides an important link which connects Ireland, UK and mainland Europe. The ISR possesses unique characteristics within the EU, which complement the diversity of the Union. However, now Brexit has happened, the Irish Sea Rim can provide a unifying link to the wider EU as trade and commerce across the Irish Sea evolves under new rules in the second part of the 2020’s.
Join us
Whether you’re a:
- Business leader looking for new opportunities
- Researcher seeking collaboration
- Government official interested in regional development
- Community organization working for local improvement
- Citizen passionate about regional growth
There’s a place for you in the Irish Sea Rim