asked the Minister for the Environment the requirements of (1) his Department (2) the European Community and (3) the World Health Organisation in relation to the burial of corpses; the risks to public health due to burials; the criteria that exist to eliminate any risks to public health, contamination of neighbouring lands or any contamination of water courses; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Burial Regulations.
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Statutory requirements in relation to burials are contained in the Local Government (Sanitary Services) Acts. My Department has not specified criteria in relation to the matters referred to.