Question 1

What does the Urban Tree Protection and Sites Locally Important for Ecology Bill 2023 do?

Accepted Answer

Creates new 'Sites Locally Important for Ecology Order' designation for nature site protection, with local authorities maintaining public online registers and appeals process. Strengthens tree protection by requiring roads authorities to prioritize preserving, lopping or trimming trees over felling, and mandates replacement of cut-down trees. Makes Tree Preservation Orders compulsory consideration in council plans, allows public to request order amendments or revocation, and requires arborist reports before tree removal by public bodies.

Question 2

What stage is the Urban Tree Protection and Sites Locally Important for Ecology Bill 2023 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 2 May 2025, the Urban Tree Protection and Sites Locally Important for Ecology Bill 2023 is at Second Stage in 33rd Dáil. Once a bill passes every stage in both Houses of the Oireachtas and is signed by the President, it becomes law.

Question 3

Who introduced the Urban Tree Protection and Sites Locally Important for Ecology Bill 2023?

Accepted Answer

The Urban Tree Protection and Sites Locally Important for Ecology Bill 2023 was sponsored by Steven Matthews, and was introduced on 3 May 2023.

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