ESF Policy & Operations Unit
Role of the ESF Policy and Operations Unit
The role of ESF Policy and Operations Unit is to oversee all matters relating to the ESF in Ireland and to represent Ireland's position at European level in relation to the ESF. Specifically, it is responsible for the programme development, the ongoing monitoring and implementation of programmes and the sound and efficient financial management of all European Social Fund activity in Ireland. This work is directed at supporting the objectives of the European Employment Strategy, the National Employment Action Plan and the National Development Plan 2007-2013 and the National Strategic Reference Framework.
The Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment is the designated Paying Authority for the European Social Fund in Ireland and the Managing Authority for both the Human Investment Capital Investment Programme (HCI-OP) and the EQUAL Community Initiative Programme. The ESF Policy & Operations Section is, therefore, divided into three distinct units: the HCI-OP Managing Authority, the ESF Certifying Authority and the EQUAL Managing Authority.
Staff Chart
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Further Information
Further information on the work of each of the Units can be found by accessing the links provided below.
Human Capital Investment Operational Programme