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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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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 … -
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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 … -
Research
2023 Local Government Climate Action Key Performance Indicators Report
2023 Local Government Climate Action Key Performance Indicators Report This report presents the findings of the 2023 Climate Action Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for local government. The findings are presented under the themes of mainstreaming, … -
National Programmes
Digital Local Government: Working for Everyone
Digital Local Government: Working for Everyone This document tells you about the Digital Local Government: Working for Everyone strategy and what it means for you. The document has six parts. The Foreword talks about why and how we put our strategy … -
Services
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, … -
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Water services
Water services Services Water Services To ensure water quality and reduce flooding local authorities manage surface water drainage and inspect septic tanks and group water schemes. Uisce Éireann is the statutory body responsible for managing and … -
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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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Waste management
Waste management Services Waste Management Ensuring that all household and business waste is properly disposed of, collected, and recycled is a key responsibility for local authorities. Waste management is important for the protection of the environment. … -
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Veterinary and animals
Veterinary and animals Services Veterinary and Animals Local authorities promote responsible ownership of dogs and horses, and inspect animal welfare and food safety at small abattoir facilities. … Local authorities promote responsible ownership of dogs … -
About Local Government
How local authorities are funded
How local authorities are funded Local authorities provide over 1,000 essential services and are financed from a number of sources including commercial rates, charges, Local Property Tax and state funding. In this section Sources of funding The services … -
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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 …