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Local authorities, together with the Office of Public Works, may undertake flood prevention works such as construction of embankments and flood barriers, monitoring of water levels, and repairs and replacement of culverts and bridges.

Local authorities publish a disclosures log to provide details of all non personal Freedom of Information requests they receive and the decision in response to these requests.

You can send the local authority a request to access official records. You can also ask that your personal records are amended or deleted if they are incorrect or misleading. You have the right to request reasons for decisions taken by the local authority which affect you and the right to appeal the decision.

You must hold a valid licence if you manage a dog kennel with 20 or more dogs. You can apply to the local authority for an annual licence.

Local authorities may provide grave opening and closing services in local authority owned burial grounds.

You can buy a grave space in a local authority burial ground.

Local authorities may provide greenways (trails on land) and blueways (water trails) where people can cycle, hike, walk, paddle, canoe or kayak.

Local authorities may provide financial support to group water schemes to extend or upgrade an existing rural water scheme.

Local authorities monitor drinking water quality in group water schemes.

You must notify the National TransFrontier Shipments Office in Dublin City Council if you want to import, export or transport hazardous waste.