Register of Public Sector Bodies 2024 - Final

The local government sector (S.1313) comprises of Local Authorities, Regional Assemblies and a number of Approved Housing Bodies.

The annual survey of all local authorities was conducted in April 2025. The CSO undertakes the annual survey jointly with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.

This survey updates entity listings and obtains more detailed information which is required to establish the statistical classifications of all bodies under the aegis of local authorities. The following tables list the entities under the aegis of local authorities. The statistical classification process is outlined in the Background Notes.

Figure 1.1 in the Public Sector chapter displays a breakdown of the Register by subsector.

A complete list of the Register in excel and csv formats are available here Register of Public Sector Bodies 2024 - Final Table 1.1 (XLS 52KB)  and Register of Public Sector Bodies 2024 - Final Table 1.1 csv file.

Local Authorities

Local Authorities, covering 31 city and county councils, operate under the aegis of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. The data on local authorities was compiled from the survey of the Local Authorities held in April 2025 for the reference year 2023. The next survey will take place in April 2026 for the reference year 2024. This data will be published in October 2026 as part of the Register of Public Bodies – Final. See Background Notes for more information.

Regional Assemblies

Regional Assemblies operate under the aegis of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. They have a range of powers in relation to spatial planning and economic development. The Regional Assemblies source European funding for Regional Programmes, promote coordinated public services, monitor proposals which may impact on their areas, and advise public bodies on the regional implications of their policies and plans.

Approved Housing Bodies

Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs) operate under the aegis of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. There are 51 AHBs classified in the local government sector. See Background Notes for further information.