The role of the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) is to register tenancies, operate a dispute resolution service, and regulate the residential rental sector in Ireland. Publications and research statistics are available from its website.
The Northern and Western Regional Assembly (NWRA) promotes strategic planning and sustainable development, and faciliates co-operation between all the local authorities in Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Galway, Mayo, Monaghan, Roscommon, and Sligo. Research reports are available from its website.
The Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly (EMRA) promotes strategic planning and sustainable development, and faciliates co-operation between all the local authorities in Dublin, Kildare, Laois, Longford, Louth, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath and Wicklow. Research reports are available from its website.
The Dublin Region Homeless Executive (DHRE) is provided by Dublin City Council as the lead statutory local authority in the response to homelessness in Dublin and adopts a shared service approach across South Dublin County Council, Fingal County Council and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. Publications are available on its website.
The role of the Office of the Planning Regulator (OPR) is to ensure that local authorities and An Bord Pleanála correctly implement national and regional policy at all stages of the planning process. Research publications are available on its website.
The Southern Regional Assembly promotes strategic planning and sustainable development, and faciliates co-operation between all the local authorities in Carlow, Clare, Cork, Kerry, Kilkenny, Limerick, Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford. Research reports are available from its website.
This report provides a comprehensive review of climate action Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), exploring best practices from national and international literature. It aims to guide local government in developing effective climate action strategies by identifying relevant KPIs that measure progress towards environmental sustainability and policy goals.
This report analyses local authority performance across Ireland in key areas such as housing, roads, and environmental management. It provides insights into sectoral improvements and areas needing attention, using a comprehensive set of indicators to track progress and inform future strategies.
The 2021 report on Local Government Services focuses on how well people know about, use, and feel about services from local authorities. It identifies a need for better digital communication and strategies to improve overall public awareness and satisfaction with these services.
This report sets out a comprehensive plan for local government to lead in climate action. It outlines ambitious goals and actions for reducing emissions, enhancing sustainability, and ensuring communities transition to a greener, more resilient future. The strategy emphasises collaboration across sectors and levels of government to achieve national climate targets, highlighting the crucial role of local authorities in driving and implementing climate initiatives.
