Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 February 2012
484 Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has had any communication with Meath County Council regarding the provision of a new graveyard in Stamullen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9947/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraNeither I nor my Department have had any communication with Meath County Council regarding the provision of a new graveyard in Stamullen.
Under the Local Government (Sanitary Services) Acts, 1878 to 2001, local authorities are deemed to be burial boards for their respective functional areas. Acting in their capacity as burial boards, local authorities are responsible for the management, regulation and control of burial grounds in their functional areas. Under Local Government Act 1994, Ministerial consent for the use of land as a burial ground is no longer required.
