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You must apply to a local authority for a licence if you want to erect permanent or temporary advertising signs and structures about your business on public roads.

Local authorities investigate antisocial behaviour involving local authority tenants. If necessary, they may involve An Garda Síochána (national police).

Local authorities help Approved Housing Bodies to manage, buy, build or lease properties for social housing.

Local authorities maintain a public register of building control activities such as Commencement Notices, 7-Day Notices, Certificates of Compliance on Completion, Disability Access Certificates and Fire Safety Certificates.

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 buy suitable vacant properties in need of repair for social housing.

You must apply for licence to the local authority if you are a casual trader and you want to sell goods in a public place or designated trading area.

Local authorities may offer choice to approved housing and transfer applicants in selecting a new home. Applicants can express an interest in houses which are advertised.

Local authorities may acquire land or property for development through a compulsory purchase process.

Local authorities, together with other agencies, may provide houses to eligible people at lower rents than the private market.