Burial Grounds

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 May 2012

Wednesday, 2 May 2012

Questions (94)

Richard Boyd Barrett

Question:

100 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reasons that Islamic burial plots in south Dublin cemeteries cost substantially more than other plots; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22137/12]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government (Deputy Phil Hogan)

While my Department has responsibility for rules and regulations regarding burial grounds, this responsibility does not extend to the cost of burial plots. This is a matter for each local authority in respect of the cemeteries and burial grounds it provides.