Business

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.

You must apply to a local authority for a licence if you want to erect permanent or temporary advertising signs and structures about your business on public roads.

You must apply for licence to the local authority if you are a casual trader and you want to sell goods in a public place or designated trading area.

Local authorities maintain a public register of dog breeding businesses.

Local authorities regulate the management of waste from quarries to prevent or reduce environmental damage.

Industrial plants that release emissions into the atmosphere such as bitumen plants and small scale thermal plants must apply to the local authority for a licence.

Local authorities regulate compliance by retailers with the plastic bag levy. Retailers must charge customers for plastic bags at the point of sale.

The National Waste Collection Permit Office in Offaly County Council maintains a public register of all waste facility permits and certificates granted, reviewed, revoked and expired across all local authorities.

Local authorities regulate the disposal of packaging waste by businesses.

Major producers of packaging waste must register with the local authority to become self compliant in the proper disposal of packaging waste.