Advertisement

Should Dublin Cut Down its Roadside Trees?

Every roadside tree in the capital should be cut down to reduce personal injury claims. That’s ...

Share this article

10.29 18 Nov 2019


Should Dublin Cut Down its Roadside Trees?


Listen to this episode


Share this article

10.29 18 Nov 2019


Every roadside tree in the capital should be cut down to reduce personal injury claims. That’s the view of Dublin City Council Chief Executive, Owen Keegan, who said tree species planted last century were “totally inappropriate for the current liability environment” as their roots damaged pavements, causing trip hazards.

We were joined by Eanna Ni Lamhna is a Wildlife Expert and Vice President of the Tree Council of Ireland to discuss this further.


Read more about

Dublin City Council Environment Road Safety Tree Council Of Ireland Trees Wildlife

Related Episodes

First Up 23rd April 2026

00:06:43

First Up 23rd April 2026

First Up – A GoLoud Original By Newstalk

00:06:43


Colum Breslin the Chief Commer...

00:07:11

Colum Breslin the Chief Commercial Officer at Capitalflow

Breakfast Business With Joe Lynam

00:07:11


Thursday's business news revie...

00:03:22

Thursday's business news review

Breakfast Business With Joe Lynam

00:03:22


230. What do injuries in conta...

00:20:32

230. What do injuries in contact sports do to your brain?

Let Me Explain With Seán Defoe

00:20:32