Local authorities, together with other stakeholders, may provide training, development and mentorship to help professional artists develop their careers in the arts.
Local authorities may run artistic residencies, youth projects, and arts and wellbeing programmes to increase participation in, and appreciation of, all art forms.
Local authorities, together with other stakeholders, may run music, art and theatre programmes in schools to encourage students to take part in the arts and give them an opportunity to perform.
Local authorities regulate the design and construction of new buildings, altered buildings and buildings undergoing a change of use to ensure they comply with fire safety, accessibility, proper planning and building regulations.
Local authorities may run events and activities for children and young people such as street theatre, workshops, screenings and readings as part of national Cruinniú na nÓg Day to encourage participation in culture and creativity.
Local authorities, together with other stakeholders, may provide music performances, exhibitions and tours in museums, galleries, libraries and other venues as part of national Culture Night.
Local authorities, together with other stakeholders, may run an affordable music education programme for children and young people including participation in choirs and ensembles, as part of the national Music Generation initiative.
Local authorities may investigate and take action against developers of land or property who do have the required permission or have not met the terms of their permission.