The proposals were met with major public criticism

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

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

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

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

A local TD is highlighting concerns that thousands of families will be affected by Bord na Mona plans over the future of peat harvesting.

An environmental advocacy group claims that turf cutting is being carried out at several special areas of conservation in the Shannonside region - despite being illegal