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Minister has 'no power' to extend hedge-cutting season
Rachel Donovan
TDs call for a derogation to be able to cut roadside trees and hedges that are near power lines.
8 March 2025 News
Grant for roadside hedge and tree cutting ruled out by Minister for Transport
Michael Cahill TD asked the minister if he would bring in a grant in light of recent storm damage and referenced sums of €60/km for roadside hedge-cutting and €100/km to cut roadside trees.
11 December 2024 Renewables
Can bogs solve Ireland’s solar woes?
With several large-scale solar farms planned for Ireland's boglands, Stephen Robb asks whether bogs could be the solution to the solar vs. agriculture land debate.