Mayor in Kildare questions why people feel the need to drive in cemeteries
The comments were made in relation to a motion which was submitted by a separate councillor
The Mayor of the Kildare-Newbridge Municipal District (MD) has questioned why people feel the need to drive in cemeteries.
Fianna Fáil councillor Noel Heavey made the comments while discussing a motion which was submitted at the latest MD meeting on Wednesday, May 20 last.
The motion came from Fine Gael Cllr Peggy O’Dwyer, who requested Kildare County Council (KCC) to examine the roads in St Conleth's Cemetery in Newbridge and to complete ‘any relevant repairs’.
Her motion was seconded by her party colleague, Cllr Tracey O’Dwyer.
In response to Cllr Peggy O’Dwyer’s motion, KCC said via the report it submitted at the meeting: “KCC will inspect the internal roadways to assess the level of repairs required with a view to subsequently seeking quotations to carry out those works.
KCC added: “Subject to available funding, we hope to have the works completed by the end of the summer.”
Speaking further on the matter, a representative for KCC who was also present at the meeting admitted that KCC was aware of incidents where cars have hit graves within the cemetery.
Mayor Heavey then spoke and told those in attendance that he did not understand why some people feel the need to drive their vehicles inside cemeteries.
“As far as I’m aware of, it seems to be an accepted thing now to bring cars in onto holy ground,” he added. “I think that should be brought up.”
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