Public Sector Duty The Public Sector Equality and Human Rights Duty (PSD) is set out in Section 42 of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Act 2014.
River and Lake Water Quality Monitoring Local authorities may monitor water quality in rivers and lakes to safeguard public health and protect the environment.
River Flow Monitoring Local authorities may monitor river flow and collect information for analysis by environmental agencies.
Septic Tank Information and Advice Local authorities may provide information and advice about septic tanks and waste water treatment systems.
Service Delivery Plan Publication Local authorities publish annual plans to outline the actions they intend to take to meet their commitments to deliver high-quality and efficient services.
Sewage Sludge in Agriculture Regulations Enforcement Local authorities regulate the spreading of sewage sludge by farmers and land owners on their lands.
Skip Placement Licence You must apply for a licence to the local authority if you want to place a skip on a public road or footpath.
Strategic Policy Committee Scheme Local authorities publish schemes to describe how they set up and manage strategic policy committees.
Street Furniture Licence You must apply to the local authority for a licence to place furniture such as tables and chairs on the public footpath outside your premises.
Taking in Charge of Estates Request Developers or the majority of home owners can request the local authority to take charge of the roads and services within a housing estate.