Burial Grounds

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 May 2021

Tuesday, 18 May 2021

Questions (743, 744)

Patricia Ryan

Question:

743. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the cost of purchasing a grave in a municipal graveyard in each local authority area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26290/21]

Patricia Ryan

Question:

744. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the cost of opening or digging a grave in a municipal graveyard in each local authority area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26291/21]

Written answers

Minister for Rural and Community Development

I propose to take Questions Nos. 743 and 744 together.

While my Department has legislative responsibility regarding burial grounds, this responsibility does not extend to the fees charged by local authorities. These costs are a matter for each local authority in respect of the cemeteries and burial grounds they provide.

My Department does not hold information on the various fees charged on graveyards provided by local authorities.

Question No. 744 answered with Question No. 743.