Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 March 2022
844. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his officials have briefed and informed the relevant Department responsible for roadside trees of the dangers to traffic and pedestrians from falling trees due to Ash dieback; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11309/22]
View answerLast year, my colleague Minister of State Senator Pippa Hackett, who has overall responsibility for the sector, launched “A Guide for Landowners to Managing Roadside Trees”, which was produced by the Tree Council of Ireland and supported by my Department. The document is a guide to landowners on their responsibilities associated with the management of roadside trees.
The Guide may be found here gov.ie - A Guide for Landowners to Managing Roadside Trees (www.gov.ie) and includes information on recognising and dealing with trees infected by Hymenoscyphus fraxineus or Ash Dieback Disease.
