David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)

I do not want to see all kinds of prosecutions, but I believe this area needs to be examined. I am sure the Minister of State will be pragmatic. I think local authorities should take responsibility for cutting hedges. The cost of doing so should not be huge. I am glad the Minister of State intends to take it on board.

I am agreeing with Deputy Dennehy on many matters this evening, which is unusual. I agree with him that we need to ensure that signposting is clear. If a stranger from somewhere, like County Kerry who does not know Dublin very well is driving through the capital, he or she will find it difficult to find his or her way around. Such problems are also encountered in other towns and cities. It is difficult for people from out of town to find their way around St. Stephen's Green, for example. I recall that I got lost in Tallaght some years ago, which may seem funny to people from the area.

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