Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Nothing we can do here will change the obligations under the Roads Act which apply all year round. All we are seeking to do is to remove the conflict which says one must deal with safety issues but at the same time during the closed period one cannot. The Roads Act is saying one must do something with a particular branch because it is hanging out on the road, it is dangerous and will cause an accident. On the other hand, the Wildlife legislation is saying if it is during the closed period it cannot be touched. All I am addressing here is exceptional circumstances in the case of road safety and where it is hazardous. I am not talking about cutting the hedge here, I am taking about certain exceptional circumstances that are outlined there. The fact that-----