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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, March 22, 2022

MOTION NO. 7

MOTION: Councillor V. Casserly

To ask the manager for an update on the implementation of Hedge Cutting Notices on private residential properties where hedges and vegetation are hazardous to the public, in particular on pathways. If you could detail the time frame for this process. (Roads Dept)

REPORT:

Section 70(2) (a) of the Roads Act 1993 provides that "The owner or occupier of land shall take all reasonable steps to ensure that a tree, shrub, hedge or other vegetation on the land is not a hazard or potential hazard to persons using a public road and that it does not obstruct or interfere with the safe use of a public road or the maintenance of a public road"

Where it is deemed that the owner or occupier is not meeting their obligations, the council will write to the owner asking them to take the necessary steps to ensure the hedge, tree, shrub is rendered safe within 28 days. If the work is not carried out, it may be necessary to initiate proceedings under Section 70 of the Roads Act 1993.