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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE

Monday, April 28, 2025

QUESTION NO.

QUESTION: Councillor D. Donnelly

"What is the current protocol for assessing tree rot in the trees on the Tallaght bypass?"

 REPLY:

South Dublin County Council guided by its Living With Trees policy regularly inspects and maintains publicly owned trees. These cyclical inspections assess tree health and check for rot, decay or structural issues. When problems are found work is scheduled based on risk and condition. Following the completion of an independent arborist’s inspection recently tree works which include the pruning and removal of defective trees are planned for the linear woodland between Whitestown Stream and the N81 from September onwards. Concerns about other trees in this area can be reported for evaluation.