A new website has been launched to help the public access information about more than 1,000 local government services provided by the country's 31 local authorities.
LocalGov.ie is described as the biggest online directory of local authority services ever developed in Ireland.
The roll out of the site comes as research shows 60% of people have found it difficult to find the information they need from their local authority area.
"This will change that and will act like a 'sat nav', pointing people to the exact services about which they need information in plain, accessible language," said Minister of State with responsibility for Local Government and Planning, Alan Dillon.
"It is a game-changer in connecting local Government with citizens and explains the entire process of how to access services, from motor tax, dog licences and home adaptation grants to outdoor leisure amenities and library services," Mr Dillon said.
One of the primary aims of the site is to provide a database of national grants and funding opportunities for individuals, sporting clubs and businesses.
"Not so long ago, local authority information came in the form of newsletters, but LocalGov.ie is the new, trusted home for every local authority service available in Ireland, under one website," said Patricia Liddy, Project Board Chair of LocalGov.ie.
