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Local councillor says peat removal will damage local roads

Cllr Tom Crosby claims Bord na Móna has sold over 80,000 tonnes of peat to a company in County Tyrone.

Oct 23, 2023 09:29

Environment Minister to launch EU Just Transition Fund in Longford today

Local Councillors are set to grill the Minister when he addresses Longford County Council later.

Apr 28, 2023 08:27

Local company exploring willow as peat alternative to keep business viable

Kevin Mahon from Klansman Deilmann says the lack of any real alternative to peat is a huge issue

Jan 26, 2023 18:04

Green light for demolition of Lough Ree Power Station

The peat burning station in Lanesboro was shut in 2020 following 62 years of electricity production.

Dec 9, 2022 12:27

Almost €170 million in EU funding to reduce fossil fuel reliance announced for midlands

169 million euro will be directed towards the Irish midlands to help the region move away from fossil fuel industry.

Nov 29, 2022 17:29

Longford County Council to impose weight limit on road used for peat transfer

Ten truck per day are removing peat from the bog to other locations across the country.

Sep 27, 2022 09:40

Councils should not have to enforce turf advertising rules: Local Councillor

The Leitrim Councillor fears new turf rules will damage relationships between councils and the public.

Aug 23, 2022 13:38

Local firm gets permission to apply to to be allowed cut peat again

The company has been given the green light for the second time this year to apply for special permission.

Aug 15, 2022 12:28

Just Transition Commissioner calls on EU to 'loosen' rules around funding by EU

The Roscommon native feels there is too much red tape around applying for funding to the EU Just Transition fund.

Jun 9, 2022 14:06

Local peat firm wins first step in extraction process

The application was made in July 2020 but only this month received notification from the planning inspectorate.

May 30, 2022 13:48

Local TD hopes new motion will clarify turf ban confusion

While the Environment Minister is said to have an issue with the motion, Government will not oppose it.

May 5, 2022 13:39

Local TD brands turf ban as shortsighted amidst energy crisis

Deputy Marian Harkin believes their are bigger polluters that the Environment Minister should tackle.

Apr 22, 2022 13:40

Cautious welcome for possible resumption of peat harvesting

Thousands of tonnes of peat have been imported into the country which has been criticised.

Nov 16, 2021 13:09

Calls to address peat harvesting planning issue

A 2019 court decision requires special permission to harvest peat.

Oct 14, 2021 13:00

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