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Cork Council Demands Hedge Rule Review | Cork News
Cork County Council is set to demand a review of national hedge-cutting rules after dangerous overgrowth along roadsides sparked safety concerns across the county. Councillor Peter O’Donoghue ignited the debate by highlighting how current bird-protection laws, which ban cutting from March to August, are creating hazards for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians — with branches encroaching onto roads, sidewalks, and even smashing truck mirrors. With widespread agreement from fellow councillors, the council is now formally asking the Minister for Housing to revise the rules to strike a safer…
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