Local authorities manage local elections where successful candidates are elected to the council to represent their community as councillors for five years.
You must apply to the local authority for a permit if you want to erect a memorial plaque, tree or bench to honour a person, group of people or significant event.
Owners of vehicles may tax their vehicle for the first time, renew motor tax or change vehicle details at their local authority or online at www.motortax.ie.
Owners of private residential properties, which were not the owner's main residence during the years 2009 to 2013, must pay a charge on the property to the Non Principal Private Residence Bureau through the local authority.
You must apply for planning permission if you want to build or demolish property, or significantly alter the use of land or property unless the development is exempt.