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National Programmes
Healthy Ireland
Healthy Ireland Healthy Ireland is a government-led initiative that seeks to improve the health and wellbeing of everyone living in Ireland. To support its implementation the government has created the Healthy Ireland Fund, which enables local authorities … -
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Planning permission
Planning permission Services Planning and Building Find out if you need planning permission to for building work you intend to carry out, and how to respond to a planning application as a member of the public. Planning permission is required for any … -
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Community
Community Services Community Local authorities support community and volunteer groups, encourage community development, and promote accessibility and inclusion. Thriving communities are essential to making our villages, towns and cities inviting places to … -
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Pollution
Pollution Services Environment Learn what local authorities are doing to improve air quality, prevent water pollution, and reduce noise pollution. Pollution is not only damaging to the environment, it also has a negative impact on our health and our … -
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Climate action
Climate action Services Environment Find out about measures local authorities are taking to reduce the impact of climate change. Climate change is the defining challenge of our time. Addressing the impacts of climate change requires urgent action across … -
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Biodiversity
Biodiversity Services Environment Discover how local authorities encourage biodiversity and how they are tackling invasive species. Biodiversity refers to multiple species of plants, animals, insects, and other living things in one area. Biodiversity … -
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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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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 … -
Grants and Funding
CLÁR (Ceantair Laga Árd-Riachtanais) Programme
CLÁR (Ceantair Laga Árd-Riachtanais) Programme The CLÁR (Ceantair Laga Árd-Riachtanais) Programme provides financial support for small-scale infrastructural projects in eligible rural areas that have suffered population decline. It’s funded by the … -
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Tourism
Tourism Services Tourism Local authorities champion sustainable tourism in their areas, and help local businesses benefit from this vibrant sector of the economy. Across the world, Ireland is known for its breath-taking landscapes, rich history, and warm … -
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Tackling vacant homes
Tackling vacant homes Services Housing Local authorities support government to tackle vacancy and bring homes back into use through a number of schemes. To make more homes in Ireland available for people to live in, there are measures aimed at making … -
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Private rental inspections
Private rental inspections Services Housing Local authorities inspect private rental accommodation to ensure it meets standards. All private rental accommodation must meet certain standards to protect the health and wellbeing of tenants. Local authorities …