Local authorities, together with other stakeholders, manage public health and safety by regularly inspecting local authority buildings and work activities, investigating accidents and incidents and taking appropriate action.
Age Friendly Ireland run a programme to support older people to continue to live independently in their own home or in a home more suited to their needs.
Local authorities may provide and support heritage centres to exhibit local historical and cultural information, provide guided tours and host heritage events.
Local authorities may run education programmes, commemorations, re-enactments and open days to raise awareness of, protect and preserve local heritage.