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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE

Monday, March 28, 2022

QUESTION NO. 15

QUESTION: Councillor C. King

"To ask the Manager, to arrange for the removal of the approximately 15 extremely large Trees in the rear Garden of (Council Owned - Details supplied) to be removed as agreed when inspected a number of years ago. This is a matter of serious Health and safety to this property and surrounding properties in particular  ( Details supplied) where large cracks throughout their wall from the Trees roots have resulted in capping stones falling off causing an obvious risk to both properties and Families. This is my third time raising this at this Committee and I respectfully ask that the appropriate works are carried out without delay before more damage is caused or someone is seriously hurt as a result of lack of action from the Council?"

REPLY:

Housing Maintenance Section has visited the area and carried out an initial assessment.The trees planted by the tenant have become large and are causing damage to the neighbouring boundaries.  Discussion will be had with the tenant concerned to ensure the appropriate action is carried out to remove the trees and ensure the integrity of the boundaries.