Legislative Measures

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 February 2019

Tuesday, 26 February 2019

Questions (486)

Brendan Griffin

Question:

486. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to introduce legislation to make it compulsory to keep leylandii trees under control (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9287/19]

Written answers

Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment

I have no legal function in relation to the particular issue identified by the Deputy. The responsibility for planning legislation rests principally with the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government.