The
NASC partnership seeks to improve communications
and develop links with the institutions
of the European Union and other regions
of Europe, thereby contributing to the
development of the regions the partners
represent, principally the Gaeltacht,
or Irish-speaking regions, located on
the western seaboard of Ireland.
The NASC partnership was established in
1992. It brings together organisations for
which the conservation of the cultural fabric
of Gaeltacht, including its distinct linguistic
heritage, is a shared objective. The NASC
partners believe that this objective is
best achieved in a context of Europeanisation
and in tandem with the implementation of
integrated socio-economic development programmes
that provide the job opportunities, facilities
and services to which the regions' communities
aspire.
The
partners have established a European Liaison
Office in Brussels, which has been operational
since 1993.
Ensuring
that the partners are informed about
relevant EU matters
Attracting
EU funding for the implementation
of projects and initiatives which
contribute to the sustainable development
of the partners' areas
Facilitating
dialogue with the institutions of
the EU
Contributing
to the policy-making and programme-making
processes at regional, national and
European levels
Working
together at local level on matters
of common interest
Implementing
joint projects in areas of mutual
interest.
