Rural Life
Solid fuels: 'Hard to know whether to laugh or cry' at new rules
Following the announcement that the government has agreed draft regulations on the sale and use of solid fuels, including turf,...
solid fuel regulations
Rural Life
Solid fuel regulations: People with turbary rights can still sell turf
People with turbary rights will continue to be able to sell or gift turf through traditional channels under proposed new...
Agri-Business
No opposition to Dáil motion calling for turf exemptions
Independent TD, Michael Fitzmaurice, received no government opposition to his motion calling for a number of turf-related exemptions to be...
Rural Life
'Recognition of turf cutters’ rights' in new solid fuel standards welcomed
Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has welcomed the “recognition of turf cutters’ rights” as part of today’s (Tuesday, September 7) announcement...
Environment
Minister Ryan encourages 'simple steps to reduce air pollution from domestic fires'
In advance of the new solid fuel regulations coming into place next year, Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan has...
Environment
New solid fuels standards 'cautiously welcomed'
New solid fuels standards revealed by the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications have been “cautiously welcomed” by the...
Rural Life
Details of new solid fuel standards revealed
Details of the new solid fuel standards have been revealed by the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications. The...
Environment
New solid fuel regulations being drafted
New solid fuel regulations for Ireland are now being drafted following a consultation process that took place earlier this year....