Small-Scale Sale Of Turf To Continue

The Environment Minister will announce the exact details of his turf ban this week.

A midlands TD is expecting turf-cutters will be allowed to sell peat to their neighbours.

Green Party leader Eamon Ryan is preparing to announce the exact details of his highly contentious turf ban this week, which is set to include a ban on the commercial sale of turf online and in retail stores.

Laois-Offaly TD Barry Cowen thinks sales should be allowed to continue, as not everyone has turbary rights.

The Fianna Fáil deputy says turf-cutting is vital for some people:

Environmentalist and architect Duncan Stewart also thinks turf cutting should be allowed, but on a small scale with no machinery involved:

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