Office of Public Works Properties

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 November 2013

Tuesday, 5 November 2013

Questions (371)

Anne Ferris

Question:

371. Deputy Anne Ferris asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the plans that have been put in place for the conservation and future replacement of historic trees in the grounds of Leinster House; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46475/13]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

The trees at Leinster House are regularly monitored and maintained and are in good health. Some pruning of the four trees on the Kildare Street side of Leinster house will be undertaken over the coming weeks as recommended in the most recent survey report (September 2013).

There is scope to replace some of the Ash trees on the Merrion Square side of Leinster House along with remedial pruning of other trees. All replanting would be subject to the agreement of the Houses of the Oireachtas. There are no plans to replace any of these trees in the immediate future.