Council ‘not responsible’ for roadside hedges

A growth surge in vegetation along roadways is creating extra traffic hazards for local people and the large numbers of tourists currently visiting Kerry, it has been claimed.

Despite demands for action to improve sight distances for drivers, cyclists, and walkers, however, Kerry County Council has insisted that it is not responsible for the maintenance of roadside hedges.

Instead, owners or occupiers of land have an obligation under the Roads Act 1993 to ensure trees, shrubs and hedges do not cause hazards, or obstruction, a council spokesman said.