Donegal County Council has been urged to take action and cut trees which are causing disruptions and potential safety risks outside Letterkenny.
Trees adjacent to the old Water Treatment Plant at the Thorn in Letterkenny have grown so large that they are blocking lighting and TV receptions, according to Cllr Gerry McMonagle.
Cllr McMonagle told the council on Friday that residents of nearby homes in Thorndale are afraid that trees may blow down, especially during recent storms.
He asked the council to contact the relevant parties to have the trees cut back, but when he was told to contact Irish Water, he said the council should take responsibility and not be “passing the buck” on the problem. He asked the council to carry out the necessary works and lift the fear for residents.
Donegal County Council agreed to forward the motion to Irish Water.
Cllr McMonagle also called on the Letterkenny-Milford MD to extend the Yellow Box at the Thorn Junction on the Ramelton Road and install a “proper right hand turning lane” in the interest of road safety.
However, Cllr McMonagle was told that there is insufficient room for a right turning lane and the junction. The yellow box is due to be extended instead.
