Local authorities may prepare or contribute to strategies to develop relationships and strengthen the connection between Irish people at home and abroad. You can have an input into the strategies through consultation.
Local authorities assess applications for social housing based on housing need. Approved applicants are placed on the housing list which is reviewed each year.
Local authorities manage local elections where successful candidates are elected to the council to represent their community as councillors for five years.
Local authorities provide information and advice about local authority mortgages such as repayments, interest charges, account statements and insurance.