605. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department has engaged with Hedgerows Ireland and other environmental organisations regarding proposals for enhanced legislative protection of hedgerows; whether consideration is being given to incorporating such proposals into the National Nature Restoration Plan or forthcoming amendments to the Wildlife Acts. [74140…
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606. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current status of the review of the Wildlife Acts; whether proposals to strengthen the statutory protection of mature, historic and ecologically significant hedgerows are being considered; whether his Department has examined the provisions of the Protection of Hedgerows Bill 2024; and the anticipated timeframe for bringing fo…
604. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the present guidance for gardeners on hedge management; whether small-scale hedge trimming is prohibited between the 1 March and 31 August under section 40 of the Wildlife Act 1976, or whether this activity falls under the exceptions for agriculture; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16684/26]
316. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when hedges can be cut if there is an actual or perceived threat to road or pedestrian safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52912/25]
106. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department will implement measures on the policy and local and city council level to ensure hedge-cutting during nesting season is further discouraged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33153/25]
106. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the steps he is taking to ensure the protection of hedgerow habitats; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23721/25]
103. Deputy Frankie Feighan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider extending the hedge cutting timeframe considering the recent storm damage and the requirement to deal with damaged roadside trees and hedgerow. [9842/25]
485. Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will respond to correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7923/25]
566. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will address concerns from an organisation regarding hedgerow cutting (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8126/25]