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Tree felling powers

Summary

The Taoiseach says local authorities already have power to remove trees posing a public danger, rejecting the need to extend the deadline. The exchange continues with interruptions and arguments over whether the restriction applies after 1 March.

Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

I do not have a date for publication of that Bill that the Deputy mentioned. As the Deputy is aware, local authorities have the power already where, if trees are deemed to be a danger to the public, they can deal with them.

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The Deputy has too much on his mind.

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Not after 1 March.

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

It does not require an extension of the period.

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It does not apply.

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

Local authorities have that power already.

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

Where there is a tree that is a danger to the public or is likely to fall-----

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

This is all very interesting, I am sure.

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

-----they can deal with it.

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Deputy Mattie McGrath has too much on his mind.

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There is nothing on Deputy Coonan's mind except sawdust.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

I call Deputy Kirk.

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I just wish to raise two quick matters.

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Sawdust is a big problem.

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Deputy Mattie McGrath would be a good judge of that.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

I am sorry, but give Deputy Kirk a chance.

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Sawdust from those trees.

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