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Motion from Roscommon TD on turf harvesting before Dail today

The right of people to harvest and burn turf to heat their homes has been a major bone of contention in recent weeks

May 5, 2022 07:59

Sinn Fein bill to scrap turf ban narrowly defeated

Local rural government TDs voted against the motion

Apr 28, 2022 07:53

Former Environment Minister feels turf controversy will do more harm than good for bogs

A vote on a Sinn Fein Motion opposing Eamon Ryan's legislation is planned for this evening.

Apr 27, 2022 17:01

Turf issue has become a 'pantomime' according to Roscommon TD

The issue was debated in the chamber yesterday evening.

Apr 27, 2022 13:40

Dáil to vote on turf ban motion tonight

The government was last night accused of treating turf like an illegal drug.

Apr 27, 2022 09:17

Irish Rural Link calls for viable alternatives for communities who won't be allowed burn turf

A major debate on new proposed laws will take place in the Dail tonight.

Apr 26, 2022 13:58

Rural government TDs to meet with Eamon Ryan over turf ban

Rural TDs across the divide are said to be angry at the Green's proposed Turf ban.

Apr 26, 2022 07:25

Local TD hopes communities who surrendered bogs will get help under new regulations

The government has committed to a u-turn on plans by the Greens to ban the sale of turf.

Apr 25, 2022 17:35

Environment Minister backs down on outright turf sale ban

The proposals were met with major public criticism

Apr 25, 2022 08:08

Westmeath Minister wants 'appropriate' lead in time for turf ban

The cutting and burning of turf in Irish homes has once again become a major bone of contention as measures are put forward to reduce our carbon emissions

Apr 19, 2022 17:10

Roscommon senator confident row over sale of turf will be resolved

Apr 14, 2022 16:47

Longford senator says proposed turf ban is a 'step too far'

The change in rules is part of an update to regulations on the burning of solid fuel.

Apr 13, 2022 13:56

Local TD calls on government to halt plans to ban sale and supply of turf

The government will crackdown on the sale or supply of turf from this Autumn under new plans.

Apr 11, 2022 17:14

Turf cutters welcome exclusion of domestic users from smoky fuel ban

This will include tighter rules for the selling and distribution of solid fuels like wet wood

Sep 7, 2021 17:22

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