Carlow's local authority received fifteen complaints from the public about graveyards
The figures up to March of 2019 have revealed
Carlow County Council's Environment Section received fifteen complaints from the public about cemeteries, it has been revealed.
The figures up to March of 2019 have shown that of the fifteen complaints made, four were investigated and two were resolved.
Other complaints up to that date were about: Litter (75); Waste (159); Noise (11); Sludge - Odour (9); Air Pollution (21) and Abandoned Cars (31).
The Council's Environment Section staff spend up to 40% of their time investigating and following-up on complaints.
In 2018, 841 complaints were received and this year resources will be intensified into areas where there are large volumes of complaints, illegal waste operators and where there is a pattern of repeat calls.
To make any complaint to Carlow's Environment Section, a call must be logged with [email protected] or by phone to 059 913 6231.