Simon Harris
Ceist:
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Deputy Simon Harris
asked the
Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government
the remedies available to householders whose properties are infringed upon by overhanging trees; if the provisions of the 1946 Forestry Act which address this situation are still in force; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Amharc ar fhreagra
Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government (Deputy Jan O’Sullivan): Planning legislation does not place restrictions on the height of hedges or trees nor does it make any particular provision for recognition of a right to light or remedy from any other nuisance which may be caused by trees in an urban residential area. Complaints relating to matters such as trees or shrubs overhanging a property are normally addressed, where necessary, under civil law between the parties concerned. The 1946 Forestry Act is the responsibility of my colleague, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
