Noel Ahern
Question:119 Mr. N. Ahern asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he will outline the position on pruning of roadside hedges; if the practice is encouraged fully; if local authorities are instructed to give the matter the attention and priority it deserves; if a local authority needs the landowner's permission; if permission or approval can be taken where there is an obvious bend in the road causing a potential danger; if there are any statistics on road deaths or accidents due to overgrown ditches; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22825/00]