Committee Stage Current 33rd Dáil 89/2017

Neighbour Disputes (Vegetation) Bill 2017

Housing Justice & Policing

Sponsor: Aengus Ó Snodaigh
Introduced: 29 Jun 2017
Last updated: 2 May 2025

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Creates a process for resolving neighbour disputes over vegetation causing nuisance, including blocked sunlight, via mediation and formal adjudication.
Local authorities appoint adjudication officers to hear cases and make binding decisions; decisions can be appealed and enforced.
Aims to provide structured alternative to court proceedings for vegetation-related neighbour conflicts.

Stage timeline

First Stage 32nd Dáil

29 Jun 2017
Second Stage 33rd Dáil

16 May 2024
Committee Stage 33rd Dáil

1 May 2025