547. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if local authorities have any powers under existing legislation to compel private landowners to remove trees on their property that are a danger and or nuisance to neighbouring properties; if so, if he will outline the relevant legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4044/14]

Planning legislation places no specific restrictions on the height of trees nor does it make any particular provision for remedy from any other nuisance which may be caused by trees in an urban residential area. Complaints relating to matters such as trees or shrubs overhanging a property are normally addressed, where necessary, under civil law between the parties concerned.