The Public Lighting Section deals with the maintenance, upgrading and improvement of public lighting installations throughout the County.  The total number of public lighting columns is approximately 27,500.

Private contractors maintain approximately 75% of the public lights in the Council’s area.

The remainder is divided between the E.S.B. who act as our maintenance agents for lights on E.S.B. poles and Dublin City Council. Please note any Public Lighting Columns which are Wooden Poles are maintained by the ESB and faults should be reported directly to ESB Networks at 1850 372 372.

If your query relates to lights which have not been turned on in a new housing estates please note that this is a matter for the developer of the estate and your query should be directed towards them.

If you wish to report a light out of order please contact our dedicated phone line on 01 4149000 or  please use our Online Customer Care contact form.