Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 October 2016
235. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he will provide emergency funding for a community group (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28437/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder 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 area.
My Department does not provide direct funding or grant assistance for the provision and maintenance of burial grounds.
