Apply for a Road or Vehicle Permit Learn how to apply for permits and licences relating to activities that occupy public roads or footpaths. Residential Road Opening Licences A road opening licence is required to excavate a public road or footpath in Dublin city. Telecommunications Infrastructure Licence A telecommunication cabinet licence is required to place telecommunication infrastructure on a public road or footpath in Dublin city. Abnormal Load Permit Apply for an abnormal load permit oversized vehicle exceptionally sized vehicle transport by road. Apply for a Hoarding Scaffold Permit A build a scaffold or hoarding license is required for scaffolding or hoarding on a path or a road. Place Cranes, Hoists or Vehicles on a Public Road A permit is required when positioning a mobile crane, hoist, vehicle in Dublin city. Temporary Road Closure Permit Information on temporarily closing a road in Dublin City. Put a Skip on Your Road Information on getting a permit for a skip. Apply for a Case, Rack Or Shelf Licence Information on how to apply to Dublin City Council for a case, rack or shelf licence. Ground Anchor Installation Licence Apply for a Licence to install Ground Anchors in Dublin City