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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

MOTION NO.19

MOTION: Councillor B. Bonner

"This committee calls on the Chief Executive to request that the graveyard at Mount Saint Joseph be taken into public ownership so that it can be afforded the care and protection that it deserves.  This committee also praises the work of council crews who assisted Tidy Towns volunteers to clear a huge stockpile of wood and other material which was clearly intended as bonfire material at this sacred and historic site." 

REPORT:

There are ongoing discussions with the developer of Monastery Heath in relation to the old graveyard of Mount Saint Joseph Monastery. The Council  is seeking to conclude this matter at the earliest opportunity and a meeting has been arranged with the developer to progress the outstanding issues. It should be noted that the ongoing maintenance of the graveyard will rest with the Management Company and as per the planning permission for the adjacent Monastery Heath housing estate. The Elected Members will be updated on progress.