Danny Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent) | Oireachtas source

There are hedges along our roads which need to be cut for the safety of everyone that uses the roads. I have no problem with hedges in the countryside and I have built hedges in my own land. I like hedges, and that is the gospel truth. However on roadsides which are in the remit of the National Parks and Wildlife Service will have to be cut. The Department should in no way prevent roadside hedges being cut in the name of anything. People's safety is a priority with me, first and foremost.