Local authorities may provide financial support to community and voluntary groups to support economic, community and cultural development projects such as public area enhancement works, community playgrounds, and arts, culture and heritage projects.
Local authorities may provide community and voluntary groups, schools and businesses marking machines to stamp an Eircode into valuable items such as printers, tablets, power tools and generators to prevent theft and help An Garda Síochána (national police) return stolen items if recovered.
The National Waste Collection Permit Office in Offaly County Council maintains a public register of all waste facility permits and certificates granted, reviewed, revoked and expired across all local authorities.