Dangerous structures, trees etc.

There is an obligation on landowners and occupiers to ensure that roadside structures, trees, shrubs etc. do not become a danger to those using or working on a public road.

A road authority can serve a written notice on a landowner or occupier requiring the carrying out of specified works within a period of time stated in the notice to ensure the safety of those using or working on a public road.

A person on whom a notice has been served may appeal to the District Court against the notice within fourteen days.

The road authority may carry out the work itself in a case where a person fails to comply with a notice and may recover the costs from the landowner/occupier. The road authority can also take action itself to deal with immediate and serious hazards where it is imperative that a danger be removed at once.