City officials quizzed on reinstatement of seven day burial service
Galway Bay fm newsroom - Council officials have been urged to prioritise a seven day burial service for the city.The matter was raised at this week's meeting of the local authority by Cllr Ollie Crowe who asked if interviews have been held.
The Sunday burial service ceased on the 31st of December 2012 due to the council's legal requirements as set out in the Working Time Act and the Health, Safety and Welfare at Work Act.City Manager Brendan McGrath said the seven day burial service is linked to the completion of a work force planning exercise in relation to outdoor staff.He said this process is ongoing with the HR department.