Ossian Smyth (Dún Laoghaire, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

It states in section 246(4) that where a right of way required by the section to be retained by the planning authority is damaged or obstructed by any person, the planning authority concerned may repair the damage or remove the obstruction. The expenses incurred by it in the repair or removal shall then be paid by that person. Whoever obstructed the right of way has to pay for the removal.