[2] It is a NUTS Level II statistical region of Ireland (coded IE04).

[3][4] NUTS 2 Regions may be classified as less developed regions, transition regions, or more developed regions to determine eligibility for funding under the European Regional Development Fund and the European Social Fund Plus.

[5] The Northern and Western Regional Assembly is composed of members nominated from the local authorities in the region.

It is one of three Regional Assemblies in Ireland established in 2015 following an amendment to the Local Government Act 1991, replacing 8 Regional Authorities with 3 Regional Assemblies.

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