Storm's 'destructive trail' exposes 'hundreds' of ash trees infected with disease

"This shows the need for more regular inspection of roadside ash trees."

Tim Lombard has urged for Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to put in place a fund to allow local authorities across the country to carry out surveys to identify ash dieback in roadside trees. Picture: Andy Gibson

Storm Isha’s "destructive trail" in recent days has "exposed hundreds of ash trees" infected with ash dieback disease, according to Cork senator Tim Lombard.

Mr Lombard has urged for Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O'Brien to put in place a fund to allow local authorities across the country to carry out surveys to identify ash dieback in roadside trees, and have them removed to prevent the problem from spreading.