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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, September 25, 2017

QUESTION NO. 6

QUESTION: Councillor W. Lavelle

To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the level of tree maintenance service being provided by this Council in 2017; and on the formation of a third tree crew as provided for in the 2017 budget?

REPLY:

Throughout 2017 to date, the Council has had two full-time tree crews in operation with one carrying out tree maintenance north of the N7 and the other operating south of the N7.  Recruitment of 5 new staff to enable the formation of a third full-time tree crew took place in May and June of this year.  These staff are currently deployed within the existing tree crew structures in order to gain practical experience while undergoing the necessary training and skills development to advance the formation of a third full-time tree crew.  During the period January to March, two additional seasonal tree crews were also deployed in the delivery of the tree maintenance service across the county.  The tree stump removals crew were in operation from January to May and will shortly resume activity at the end of the grass cutting season.