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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, September 10, 2018

QUESTION NO 24

QUESTION: Councillor F. Timmons

To ask for a report into who is responsible for maintenance and upkeep of grass verges outside houses and at side of houses? Who is responsible if anyone trips or falls on unmaintained verges? Who enforces the maintenance of grass verges?

REPLY:

The Council cuts roadside verges on district distributor roads, main roads and outside public parks and open spaces as part of grass cutting operations. The Council does not cut roadside verges to the front or side of houses in housing estates, this is the responsibility of the owner or resident of the property.  There is no legislation or bye law in place which can be enforced in this regard.  Liability in the event of an accident will depend on the circumstances and in particular the cause of the accident.