SERVICES
MONAGHAN COUNTY COUNCIL
NOTICE TO LANDOWNERS AND OCCUPIERS OF LAND REGARDING OBLIGATION TO CUT/TRIM ROADSIDE HEDGES/TREES
PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR ROADSIDE HEDGES AND TREES DO NOT PUT ANY PERSONS LIFE IN DANGER
Landowners including householders and occupiers of land are reminded that the current period for hedge Cutting which commenced on 1st September 2018 runs to the 28th February 2019.
Section 70 of the Roads Act 1993 obliges landowners to ensure that any trees and hedges on their property;
- Do not obstruct or interfere with the safe use of the public road or footpath
- Do not obstruct or interfere with the maintenance of the public road or footpath
- Do not pose a hazard to people using the public road or footpath
Hedgerows along public road that require cutting or trimming back should be cut immediately and all cuttings removed from the roads and verges. Adequate signage & traffic management should be in place during the trimming.
Roadside trees should be inspected, and necessary action taken to prevent any potential hazard to the public. Such inspections should be carried out by suitably qualified personnel.
Liability for damage or injury resulting from such hazards will rest with the landowner/occupier.
Please note that where Japanese Knotweed occurs it SHOULD NOT BE CUT. No ground disturbance should take place at these sites at any time of year.
Monaghan County Council wishes to thank landowners for their co-operation in the matter.
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