Offaly landowners reminded of responsibility for trees amid Storm Amy

Offaly County Council has issued a reminder to landowners about their responsibility over trees on their land amid Storm Amy.

A yellow wind warning is currently in place across the country until midnight, with ttrong to near gale force and gusty southwesterly winds expected.

Potential impacts include difficult travelling conditions; Debris and loose objects being displaced; and the possibility of some fallen trees.

Owners or occupiers of land must take all reasonable steps to ensure that trees or other vegetation on their land are not a hazard to persons using a public road.

For more information on landowners responsibilities, go to A Guide for Landowners to Managing Roadside Trees at http://offaly.ie/roadside-trees/