Local authorities may run initiatives for older people to help them access and take part in the arts as artists, audience members, critics and arts workers.
Local Enterprise Offices may run initiatives to support and promote business start-ups, expansion, promotion and training as part of their business development activities.
Local authorities, together with Irish Water Safety, may run lifesaver training courses, beach lifeguard academies, and safe swimming and boating campaigns to promote water safety on public beaches, lakes and waterways.