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Industrial plants that release emissions into the atmosphere such as bitumen plants and small scale thermal plants must apply to the local authority for a licence.

Local authorities may investigate complaints about air pollution.

Local authorities run initiatives to protect plants, animals and wildlife habitats as part of their biodiversity awareness activities.

Local authorities provide information and advice to the public about protecting habitats, planting wildlife meadows, developing and preserving ecosystems, and removing invasive species to protect local biodiversity.

Local authorities may run climate action initiatives as part of their commitment to climate action.

Local authorities may provide financial support to community groups, schools and environmental non governmental organisations to carry out small environmental projects to promote sustainable development.

Local authorities regulate the use of solvents by businesses.

Local authorities regulate emissions from fuel tankers, storage tanks and fuel pumps in petrol stations.

Local authorities may plant wildflower meadows and delay cutting grass in public areas to protect bees and their food sources.

Tipperary County Council is the enforcement agency for breaches of the Air Pollution Act 1987 (Solid Fuels) Regulations 2022.