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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

MOTION NO. 21

MOTION: Councillor G. O'Connell

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That the Manager report on the progress on the tree/pruning/removal/planting across the LA and to include if any additional trees have been added to the list, given the severity of the recent storms that hit other parts of the country, and if he is satisified that there are no trees in public areas that can be a hazard to the public."

REPORT:

The 2013 tree maintenance programme for the Lucan ACM area is largely completed. There are 57 trees to be completed from 2013 programme. The Lucan Electoral Area was not as badly affected by the winter storms experienced last December. The brunt of the damage occurred in the Tallaght area. Fallen and damaged trees were attended to by local staff as additional unplanned works. The Councils annual tree maintenance programme is prioritised to deal with dead and / or diseased trees and trees interfering with footpaths and street lighting. Trees in these categories get priority over requests for maintenance for all other trees.