Bottlenecks Clause Samples

Bottlenecks. The following bottlenecks were identified during the consultation processes, needs analyses and evaluations carried out in connection with the preparation of the OPs Capacity of HEIs throughout the region to access research funding up to the OECD average, generate R&D activity and commercialise R&D outputs was identified as a bottleneck. Other bottlenecks identified in the RTDI sphere were the quality of academic-industrial linkages and the limited resources available for business-based research and innovation. In 2014-2020, ESI funds will be invested in research and innovation programmes under Thematic Objective 1. Broadband availability, quality and speed particularly outside urban areas was identified as a significant bottleneck during the consultation processes and needs analyses carried out in connection with the preparation of the OPs. In 2014-2020, €75m of ESI funds will be invested in the provision of next generation broadband under Thematic Objective 2. The level of SME establishment and growth (in some sub-regions) including access to various forms of finance was identified as a bottleneck during the preparation of the OPs. Significant barriers exist for SMEs to overcome to be enabled to conduct business, therefore a sustained approach which builds upon the achievements of the 2007-2013 Operational Programmes initiatives remains a logical conclusion from the Needs Analysis. Further details on investment of ESI funds to address these issues will be outlined in the OPs. Poor energy performance of the building stock, and social housing stock in particular, and the low level of provision of renewable energy relative to potential were the key issues identified during the consultation processes on the OPs. In 2014-2020, ESI funds will be invested in the retrofitting of social housing and energy efficiency measures in residential dwellings under Thematic Objective 4. The National Renewable Energy Action Plan sets out the planned trajectory for achieving the target across the electricity, heat and transport sub-sectors with 40% needed in electricity, 10% in transport and 12% in heating and cooling to meet Ireland’s overall 16% commitment. A number of the submissions received through the public consultation processes highlight the need for investment on conservation measures, water management and infrastructure investment, promotion of the green economy, rehabilitation of contaminated sites, inland fisheries infrastructures and waste management measures. ...