Controversial 'robot trees' removed from Cork City centre

The devices have been a source of controversy since their installation

A council spokesperson said that the existing seating around where the trees stood 'will remain and additional planting will be undertaken in both locations'. Picture: Larry Cummins

The so-called 'robot trees' installed in Cork City centre nearly four years ago to help clean pollutants from the air have been removed.

The five devices, which were erected in August 2021 as part of a local authority initiative to provide more greening of the city, were removed from their locations on St Patrick's Street and the Grand Parade early on Sunday morning.