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A ban has been in place since 2011, which prevents peat harvesting on raised bogs.

A Super Junior Minister says it's 'disappointing' illegal peat harvesting is still taking place.

The Irish Wildlife Trust has found 330 plots of turf were cut from Special Areas of Conservation in 2022, and 290 the year prior.

A ban has been in place since 2011, which prevents peat harvesting on raised bogs labelled as S-A-Cs - 53 of those exist in Ireland.

Green Party Offaly Senator Pippa Hackett, says local authorities and the State isn't enforcing this ban:

Enterprise Minister Downplays Government's Ability To Help On Home Heating Oil

The Longford Westmeath TD Peter Burke is cautioning against big Budget 2027 expectations.
Midlands Prison Hit By Mass Overdose Incident

The Irish Prison Service says its working with the HSE after a reported toxic drug drone drop off.
Offaly Man To Complete Marathon Challenge In Honour of Ashling Murphy

John Healy is set to complete his 26th marathon to support the Ashling Murphy Memorial Foundation.
Recruitment Of First-Ever Professors For Ireland's Technological Universities Launched

The initiative was launched by Minister James Lawless.
Minister For Rural And Community Development Marks Two Official Openings And Launches In Laois

Dara Calleary visited Durrow in Laois on Wednesday.
Offaly Soccer Club Granted Planning Permission For Facility Expansion

Paddy Maloney Park in Edenderry is set to improve its facilities.
Offaly TD Warns Garda Protection For TDs Could Affect Public Access

Michael Healy Rae was attached in Dublin earlier this week.
People in Laois Facing Extended Water Outage Today

Uisce Eireann says it's working to repair the issue in Portlaoise and its surrounding areas.

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