Dáil
‹ Order of Business Tree felling restrictions
Summary
Mattie McGrath asks for an extension of the tree-felling and hedge-cutting deadline because of dangers from overhanging trees, with the Chair seeking clarification on the relevant Bill.
Under the environment (miscellaneous provisions) Bill, will the Taoiseach ask the Ministers for the Environment, Community and Local Government and Agriculture, Food and the Marine to extend the date for tree felling and hedge cutting? Appalling damage has been done around the country and trees are overhanging. Councils have authority to-----
Comment on this
The environment (miscellaneous provisions) Bill. Councils can instruct landowners to fell these trees, as landowners cannot do so after 1 March despite the danger to the public.