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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

QUESTION NO.7

QUESTION: Councillor C. Brady

To ask the manager for an update on a tree presenting a health and safety risk at details provided.

REPLY:

The tree in question was inspected on the 10^th October 2024. The assessment found no obvious defects that would be a cause for concern.  During the inspection it was observed that some footpath repair works had been carried out recently.  There was a minor crack present in the footpath and this was referred to Roads Section for their attention.

With respect to 'sap' getting on the guide rails on the residents property, this is a sticky substance caused by insects feeding and is a natural occurrence that varies from year to year.  The tree has been listed for pruning to remove the branches overhanging the customers property, which will in turn help to alleviate the sap issue.