The OECD has published “Rural Policy Review of Ireland 2026”.
Abstract:
“Incremental changes, rather than major transformations, have shaped the evolution of Irish rural policy, culminating in Our Rural Future (ORF). This chapter traces the development of rural policy in Ireland, noting key shifts that enabled the approach in place today. It examines how the public financing framework shapes local implementation, highlighting both advancements and barriers. It also identifies gaps between ORF’s ambitions to engage communities and improve local economic conditions and the obstacles localities face in implementing their aspirations.”
The report can be downloaded here.