COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, March 11, 2013

MOTION NO. 1

MOTION: Councillor C. King, Councillor B. Lawlor, Councillor C. Bond, Councillor C. Brophy, Councillor D. Looney, Councillor E. Walsh 2009, Councillor J. Hannon, Councillor M. Corr, Councillor M. Devine, Councillor M. Duff, Councillor P. Kearns

MAYOR'S BUSINESS
 
That this Council expresses concern with the reported operation of a workshop in the grounds of Newlands Cemetery and asks if this operation is compliant with the terms of the lease issued by SDCC, and if not what action can and will be taken in this regard and that the Council provide an update on enforcement proceedings in relation to same

REPORT:

A meeting was held with the Dublin Cemeteries Committee on 6th March to discuss and bring resolution to a number of issues including the reported operation of a monumental fabrication facility within the grounds of Newlands Cemetery. In a letter dated 7th March, (copy attached), the Committee have agreed to cease the manufacturing and fabrication of monuments and restore the leased lands at Newlands Cemetery within 6 Months.  Given the operation(s) involved it is felt that 6 months for same is not an unreasonable timescale.