Local authorities investigate antisocial behaviour involving local authority tenants. If necessary, they may involve An Garda Síochána (national police).
Local authorities may provide financial support to arts practitioners and amateur groups to support community projects that promote interest in the arts.
Local authorities may provide financial support to professional artists, arts groups and community and voluntary groups to support arts projects that promote public engagement with the arts.
Local Enterprise Offices may run training courses to help new and existing businesses in areas such as business ideas, digital marketing, taxation, and financial and records management.
Occupiers of rateable commercial properties such as shops, offices, factories, warehouses, hotels and licensed premises must pay commercial rates on their property to the local authority.
Local authorities may provide financial support to community and voluntary groups to support cultural, artistic and community development projects that improve the quality of life.
Local authorities may provide financial support to community and heritage groups to carry out projects which help to conserve, promote and improve local heritage.