Local authorities support councillors in their role as elected representatives and policy makers by providing information about day to day local authority services, responding to questions and notices of motion, and supporting their work on council committees.
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 set up and support older people's Local authorities to represent the views of older people, promote inclusion of older people in communities, prevent age related isolation and loneliness, and promote fitness and active ageing.
Local authorities provide information and advice to suppliers who want to supply goods, services or works in line with public sector procurement guidelines.