HC Deb 27 January 1998 vol 305 c169W
Mr. William Ross

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what steps she intends to take to replace the tree removed by the Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland in Catherine Street, Limarady on 13 January. [23496]

Mr. Paul Murphy

As part of the ongoing Environment Scheme a semi-mature tree will be planted as close as possible to the site of the original tree. This tree will be replaced in about two years' time by a lime tree with grafting from the original tree.

Mr. William Ross

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland for what reasons her Department removed the mature tree on Catherine Street, Limarady on 13 January which was a gift from the Right hon. Wm. F. Massey P. C., former Prime Minister of New Zealand. [23495]

Mr. Paul Murphy

The position of the tree has long been a problem regarding access to the fire station and businesses located off an adjoining entry. The basalt surround to the tree was damaged by vehicles on numerous occasions and each time it had to be rebuilt.