Overgrown hedges in Wexford cause €2k vehicle damage; ditches uncut for 20 years

Local officials in Wexford report that neglected roadside hedges and ditches, some uncut for two decades, are causing approximately €2,000 in damage to vehicles. The issue highlights chronic underinvestment in rural road maintenance, with unclear responsibility between local authorities and landowners. This is a localized infrastructure maintenance failure with limited broader economic impact.