asked the Minister for Finance if he is in a position to make land available to the people of Caherdaniel, County Kerry, for a graveyard as the State owns more than 95 acres in that area.
Written Answers. - Caherdaniel (Kerry) Burial Ground.
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At the request of Kerry County Council the Commissioners of Public Works agreed to lease an area of ground to the council for the extension of the burial ground at Abbey Island in Derrynane Historic Park in the Caherdaniel area. The offer was subject, inter alia, to an archaeological investigation of the site to ensure that there were no archaeological remains in that area. A preliminary excavation carried out in 1985 found that there were archaeological remains there and established that portion of the site should be preserved. A further excavation would be required before a decision could be made as to whether spaces could be made available in another part of the site. The Kerry County Council have indicated that they have no funds for further excavation and in the circumstances no further progress can be made with the leasing proposal. There are no other surplus lands within the National Historic Park that could be made available for a burial ground.