Local Government

Local Government courses such as the A-Z of Irish Local Government and Legislative Training address key services and the principal pieces of legislation underpinning the services currently being provided by Local Authorities in Ireland.  We also offer a range of programmes for Housing Practitioners' that are part of the Housing Training Network.  These courses are listed below.  You may also wish to view the Housing Training Portal here.  This portal is managed by the Housing Agency in collaboration with service providers of training, education, resources and events for Housing Practitioners.

Understanding Company Accounts is a half day online course that is for staff working in Debt Management Units within the Irish Local Government Sector.

Debt Management Units have been established in Irish Local Authorities to deal with many areas of debt management including debts associated with commercial rates, housing rents and housing loans. The focus of this course centres on the management of debts associated with commercial rates.

Commences:
2 April 2025 | 17 June 2025 | 25 September 2025
Duration:
Half Day Course

The Legislative Training Programme addresses key legislation areas of: Governance and Reform, Housing, Planning, Environment, Water and Roads & Transportation Services in Irish Local Authorities.  It looks at how legislation shapes Local Government structures and is suitable for middle to senior management levels.

The programme combines theory and practice with case studies and bespoke resources for each local authority. This is a modular learning programme, where participants will attend interactive sessions and have access to the course material and additional resources on Moodle. The course can be delivered in person or online.

Commences:
In House Delivery Only

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