Business and Economy Services

Commercial Rates are a property-based charges on commercial and industrial properties and are a key source of income for Local Authorities.

What are the new obligations on owners under section 32 of the Act? What are the new obligations on occupiers under section 32 of the Act? In what circumstances does the obligation to notify the local authority arise?

Galway City Council's Economic Development Unit aims to facilitate and promote economic activity throughout the city.
The Council recognises the importance of the role that businesses plays in the economy and is committed to the delivery of key activities that assist businesses on a daily basis. The Economic Development Unit which is an initiative of the Community & Enterprise Departmen

The primary aim of the LECP is to set out, for a six-year period, the objectives and actions needed to promote and support the economic development and the local and community development of Galway City both by Galway City Council directly, and in partnership with other economic and community development stakeholders.

Local Property Tax (LPT) is an annual tax charged on all residential properties in the State and came into effect in 2013. A half-year payment was due in 2013, with a full-year payment due thereafter from 2014. The LPT is collected by the Revenue Commissioners.

I wish to make a payment to Galway City Council - what are my payment options?

The term public procurement refers to all activities involved in the process of buying and supplying, goods, services or works. Galway City Council purchases a vast amount across these categories.

The Entry Year Property Levy is a charge Galway City Council will apply to all newly erected or newly constructed commercial/industrial properties, prior to charging for commercial rates.

Following delivery of the Goods/services the supplier should issue an invoice to the Accounts Payable Section, Galway City Council, City Hall, College Road, Galway, quoting the Purchase Order number that was provided at order stage.

New Suppliers must complete and return a Supplier Set up form which will be issued by the staff member organising the purchase. Evidence of bank account details in the name of the Supplier must be provided with the form e.g. bank statement header.

The Night-Time Economy (NTE) encompasses various stakeholders and offers diverse activities such as cultural events, entertainment, hospitality, festivals, community, sports, and retail, aiming to create a safe and welcoming environment for both work and leisure between 6 pm and 6 am.

The St. Patrick’s Day parade will take place on Sunday 17th of March 2025. The parade is proposed to start at 11.00am and usually finishes at 1.00pm. The starting point will be at University of Galway and the collection point is the Black Box Car Park.