Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 370: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the EU directive on crematoria which includes measures on emissions from crematoria; if it has been transposed into law here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21347/11]

Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 371: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if it is intended to initiate comprehensive legislation on the planning and development and administration of crematoria, in view of the lack of such legislation and the requirements of EU legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21348/11]

Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 370 and 371 together.

There are no specific regulations governing crematoria in Ireland. My Department is not aware of any EU Directive on crematoria. However, the establishment and operation of a crematorium would be subject, where applicable, to the provisions of certain other legislation dealing with planning and development, environmental protection and air pollution. The requirements may include the need for planning permission, EPA licence or an air pollution licence.