Public Health and Safety

Local authorities maintain a register of explosive stores and registered premises.

Owners of small arms ammunition or fireworks stores who keep explosives in small quantities must register their premises with the local authority.

Local authorities may remove anyone who is illegally camped on public land.

You can report illegal camps on public land to the local authority.

Local authorities, together with An Garda Síochána (national police), elected representatives and community and voluntary groups, may set up and support committees to discuss local policing issues. These issues include crime, public disorder and antisocial behaviour and recommend ways to help reduce crime and improve public safety.

Local authorities work An Garda Síochána (national police), elected representatives and community and voluntary groups to address crime, public disorder and antisocial behaviour and recommend ways to help reduce crime and improve public safety.

Local authorities may provide and maintain public toilets and cities, towns, harbours and coastal areas.