News - turf cutting
Roscommon TD wants clarity on turf cutting under ACRES scheme
The Roscommon TD says farmers involved in the ACRES scheme don't know if they'll face penalties if they cut turf on land owned by one or more people
May 17, 2023 07:48
Irish Wildlife Trust criticises inaction on illegal cutting in conservation areas
Peat cutting in Special Conservation Areas was made illegal in 2011.
Mar 7, 2023 17:00
Increase in turf cutting in designated conservation areas last year
Peat cutting in Special Conservation Areas was banned in 2011.
Mar 6, 2023 13:10
Roscommon TD criticises EU Commission threats over turf cutting
Independent TD for Roscommon-Galway, Michael Fitzmaurice says threatening legal action sours relations between the two parties:
Sep 30, 2022 12:05
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 13:40Shannonside Newsletter
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