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Tree management and preservation
Tree management and preservation Services Environment Local authorities maintain trees in public spaces and can issue preservation orders to stop particular trees from being cut down. Trees are an essential part of our ecosystem. Trees provide oxygen, act … -
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Burial Grounds
Burial Grounds Services Environment Burial grounds (or cemeteries) are the responsibility of local authorities. Many burial grounds are owned by local authorities, but others are operated by parishes or local community groups. Burial grounds (or … -
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Architectural conservation N
Architectural conservation N Services Heritage and Conservation Local authorities have Architectural Conservation Officers who are key to ensuring the protection, conservation and reuse of our historic structures, in raising awareness of best practice and … -
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Arts and Culture
Arts and Culture Services Arts and Culture Local authorities promote the arts and creativity through support for festivals and events, arts and cultural centres, and grants for artists. Ireland has a rich heritage of arts and culture. Ireland is famous … -
About Local Government
Careers in local government
Careers in local government More than 30,000 people work in local government in Ireland, providing a wide range of public services all over the country. Working in local government gives you the chance to make a difference for your county, community and … -
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Roads and Transport
Roads and Transport Services Roads and Transport From upgrading and maintaining our roads to providing active travel infrastructure, local authorities help everyone to get from A to B. Local authorities work to upgrade and maintain our roads network, … -
National Programmes
Local Authorities Waters Programme
Local Authorities Waters Programme The Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) is a national shared service working on behalf of all 31 local authorities in Ireland. It coordinates efforts to achieve good or high water quality in Ireland's rivers, … -
National Programmes
Local Enterprise Offices
Local Enterprise Offices The Local Enterprise Office (LEO) is your local first stop shop for seeking information and support on starting or growing a business in Ireland. There is an LEO in each local authority area. With 31 dedicated teams across the … -
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Emergency Services
Emergency Services Services Emergency Services Local authorities provide vital emergency services, including fire services, Civil Defence, water safety, and response to major emergencies. Local authorities help to keep communities safe by providing vital … -
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Leisure and Recreation
Leisure and Recreation Services Leisure and Recreation Both indoors and out, local authorities provide a variety of leisure, fitness and recreation facilities for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy. Local authorities provide and maintain a variety … -
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Environment
Environment Services Environment Every day your local authority works to protect the environment by tackling pollution, managing waste, and promoting biodiversity. Every day your local authority works to protect the environment by tackling pollution, … -
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Planning and Building
Planning and Building Services Planning and Building Discover how proper planning can benefit the entire community, what you need planning permission for, and how local authorities tackle dereliction. … Discover how proper planning can benefit the entire …