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The A-Z of Irish Local Government is designed to give an overview of each of the key services, and the principal pieces of legislation underpinning the services currently being provided by Local Authorities in Ireland. The A-Z of Irish Local Government is ideal for new entrants to a local authority or existing staff members who would like to expand their knowledge of their local authority. This includes indoor, outdoor, technical, and administrative staff. It is an excellent programme for helping staff prepare for interviews.  The programme is currently available as a series of ten live webinars that are tailored to an individual Local Authority.

This programme provides a broad overview of the key service areas provided by local authorities.

  • 10 modules covering key service areas
  • Live webinars cover specific examples and models for each local authority area
  • Live Question and Answer sessions support self-directed learning
  • Certificate of completion is awarded after all modules are finished

Modules cover the following areas:

  • Local Government Reform and Structures
  • Finance
  • Housing Part One
  • Housing Part Two
  • Environment
  • Roads
  • Planning 
  • Water
  • Recreation and Amenity
  • Agriculture, Education and Welfare and Miscellaneous Services 

A-Z of Irish Local Government

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Key Facts

The A-Z of Irish Local Government is currently available as an in-house tailored programme for Local Authorities in Ireland.  It is delivered via online webinars.

All participants will have access to 10 live webinars that will include time for questions, interactive tasks, and links to helpful resources. These webinars will be recorded and available for 12 weeks. 

Themed quizzes are designed to help participants embed and consolidate their learning. They will be linked by themes and helpful tips to remember key points will be shared during each webinar.

For in-house delivery in your Local Authority, dates can be arranged at a negotiated rate. The course delivered is tailored and bespoke to your local authority with materials, documentation and organisation-specific information provided

If this is of interest to your Local Authority, please contact Corinna Harte, Local Government Specialist, on 01 240 3600 or via training@ipa.ie.  Corinna would be happy to discuss fees, content and the desirable number of participants.

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Online Delivery

Duration

10 Live Webinars

Fees & Enrolment

This programme can be delivered at a negotiated rate for your local authority. It is delivered via live webinars.

If this is of interest to your Local Authority, please contact Corinna Harte, Local Government Specialist, on 01-240 3600 or email training@ipa.ie.

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The Programme

The A-Z of Irish Local Government is designed to give an overview of each of the key services, and the principal pieces of legislation underpinning the services currently being provided by Local Authorities in Ireland. The A-Z of Irish Local Government is ideal for new entrants to a local authority or existing staff members who would like to expand their knowledge of their local authority. This includes indoor, outdoor, technical, and administrative staff. It is an excellent programme for helping staff prepare for interviews.  The programme is currently available as a series of ten live webinars that are tailored to an individual Local Authority.

This programme provides a broad overview of the key service areas provided by local authorities.

  • 10 modules covering key service areas
  • Live webinars cover specific examples and models for each local authority area
  • Live Question and Answer sessions support self-directed learning
  • Certificate of completion is awarded after all modules are finished

Modules cover the following areas:

  • Local Government Reform and Structures
  • Finance
  • Housing Part One
  • Housing Part Two
  • Environment
  • Roads
  • Planning 
  • Water
  • Recreation and Amenity
  • Agriculture, Education and Welfare and Miscellaneous Services 
Who is this for?

The A-Z of Irish Local Government is ideal for new entrants to a local authority or existing staff members who would like to expand their knowledge of their local authority.  This includes indoor, outdoor, technical, and administrative staff.  It is an excellent programme for helping staff prepare for interviews.

Course Content

The A-Z of Irish Local Government is delivered over 10 live online webinars.  Content for each module is outlined below.

Reform and Structures

  • Reform Era - Better Local Government and 2001 Local Government Act
  • Reform Era - Putting People First and 2014 Local Government Act
  • Strategy Policy Committees (SPCs) and Corporate Policy Group
  • Municipal Districts and Area Committees
  • Local Community Development Committees and local economic and community plans
  • Public participation networks
  • Local Enterprise Offices
  • Governance, oversight, and management

Finance

  • Revenue expenditure
  • Revenue income
  • Revenue budget process
  • Capital expenditure, income and budget
  • Financial reporting
  • Local government audit

Housing Part One

  • Housing needs analysis
  • Housing allocation scheme
  • Differential rent scheme
  • Estate management/anti-social behaviour
  • Rental Accommodation Scheme (RAS)
  • Housing Assistance Payment Scheme (HAPS)
  • Long term leasing scheme

Housing Part Two

  • Private Rented Standards
  • Housing loans
  • Incremental Tenant Purchase Scheme
  • Housing Adaptation Grants (HAGs)
  • Traveller Accommodation
  • Homeless services 
  • Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs)

 Environment

  • International environment policies
  • Climate change
  • EU Policy
  • Waste management
  • Litter management
  • Air management
  • Noise management

Roads

  • National Planning Framework / National Development Plan / National Roads Programme
  • Roads Legislation
  • National Roads - Transport 21
  • Public-Private Partnerships
  • Finance of national, regional, local roads
  • Health and Safety at road works
  • Road Safety
  • Key institutions in roads and transportation

Planning 

  • Hierarchy of plans
  • Development plan process
  • Planning application process
  • Planning appeals 
  • Exempted development and planning enforcement
  • Local Authority Development (Part 8)
  • Architectural and heritage conservation
  • Strategic infrastructure developments /large scale residential developments
  • Strategic development zones
  • Appropriate assessment

Water

  • Rationale and demand for water services
  • Challenges facing Local Authorities and the rationale for Uisce Éireann
  • Uisce Éireann – Service Level Agreements
  • Legislation
  • Water framework directive
  • Water pollution legislation
  • Water pollution prevention and control

Recreation and Amenity

  • Leisure facilities operations
  • Operation of library and archival service
  • Outdoor leisure areas operations
  • Community sport and recreational development
  • Operation of arts programme

 Agriculture, Education and Welfare and Miscellaneous Services

  • Operation and maintenance of piers and harbours
  • Coastal protection
  • Veterinary service
  • Educational support services
  • Land drainage
  • Administration of Rates
  • Operation of morgue and coroner expenses
  • Weighbridges
  • Operation of markets and casual trading
  • Malicious damage
  • Local representation and civic leadership
  • Motor Taxation
Course Leader

The A-Z of Irish Local Government is delivered by Dr. Philip Byrne, IPA Associate, Senior Local Government Specialist and Trainer with 30 years’ experience of the Local Government Sector in Ireland.

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