Peter Mathews (Dublin South, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I agree with my colleagues. Permanent buildings and structures do not grow further once they have been allowed through the planning system and constructed. However, trees, ivy and other vegetation can cause considerable damage to neighbouring properties. A framework of local authority by-laws could cover trees and other vegetation. Some plants have noxious seeds which can cause asthma. This does not need to become a bureaucratic and centralised big brother system. The intention is to keep trees and plants tidy, out of consideration for neighbours and other people.