Ever wondered what the EU has done for Westmeath?

• Westmeath’s infrastructure has improved greatly as a result of EU funding
  EU funding has played a role in improving the N4 (Mullingar, Jonestown, Portnashangan), the Mullingar bypass and the main road from Kinnegad to Athlone. In addition, practically every non-national road in Westmeath has also received some kind of EU support.
• EU funding has helped improve waste management facilities in Westmeath, with EU funding provided for civic amenity sites in Athlone and Mullingar.
• Rural water and sewage management schemes in Westmeath have also benefited from EU funding.
• EU funds have also been used to support and boost tourism in Westmeath.
• Village and urban renewal schemes, and the EU supported LEADER program, have boosted the quality of life of people across the county and have helped to diversify the rural economy.
• €22 million has also been invested in increasing childcare facilities and access across Westmeath county.
• Athlone Institute of Technology also benefited from EU funding, including support for the development of the Midlands Innovation and Research Centre.
• The European Social Fund has benefited Westmeath by investing in the county’s people through youth programs, adult education, employment initiatives and many more schemes.
• The Westmeath County Enterprise Board, which has benefited from EU funding, has helped start-up and growing businesses across the county.

Click here to read the full Westmeath County Report.