136. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider introducing legislation for the resolution of problems associated with high hedges and trees, similar to provisions in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, which demonstrates a clear preference for the resolution of such disputes at local level, preferably by mediation, with recourse to the courts only as a last resort; if such legislation is intended to reduce the risk of prolonged and costly litigation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16960/15]

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136. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider introducing legislation for the resolution of problems associated with high hedges and trees, similar to provisions in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, which demonstrates a clear preference for the resolution of such disputes at local level, preferably by mediation, with recourse to the courts only as a last resort; if such legislation is intended to reduce the risk of prolonged and costly litigation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16960/15]

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