Parts of Ireland could soon be facing up to a week in delays before burying their loved ones due to priest shortages.

A declining amount of priests means that fewer will be available for more immediate funeral ceremonies and could lead to Ireland embracing uncharacteristically long times between the passing and burying of a loved one.

Kieran was joined by Fr. Tim Hazelwood, parish priest at Killeagh in east Cork and Keith Greaney, Conneely Funeral Directors in Galway to discuss…