How a burning issue has gone off the boil

THE news that plans are being drawn up for a crematorium in Cork is very welcome.

How a burning issue has gone off the boil
Thu, 16 Dec, 2004 - 00:00

How times change. I recall in 1976 putting the proposal to the county council for a crematorium in the city region. It was seconded by Deputy Eileen Desmond and supported by Deputy Donal Creed and the late deputy Sean Brosnan.

It was defeated by 28 votes to 4.

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