Protection of Hedgerows Bill 2024

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Creates legal protection for significant hedgerows. Minister can make regulations defining which hedgerows qualify and maintaining a public register of them.
Prohibits removal of significant hedgerows except in specified circumstances. Establishes appeals process and penalties for breaches of the Act.
Amends six existing Acts (Roads, Forestry, Communications, Electricity, Railway, Dublin Light Rail) to align them with hedgerow protections and requires notification to local authorities of violations.