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New solid fuel regulations are set to be introduced at the end of October.
The State conceded it could offer no evidence as a crucial prosecution witness was in Australia.
The strategy includes plans to start restoration work on a number of bogs across the country.
There aren’t too many protestors outside the Dáil today…
An Taisce has accused the government of “putting electoral considerations ahead of the needs of Ireland’s young generations”.
Almost 3,800 compensation payments have also been made to turf cutters.
The turf cutters say they have no alternative. A European Union directive requires Ireland to ban turf-cutting on certain bogs.
Flanagan hit out at the minister following the appearance of two men in court yesterday charged in relation to alleged illegal turf cutting.
The Sinn Féin Deputy made the comments after a cross-party briefing with the Turf Cutters’ and Contractors’ Association in Leinster House.
Figures released to TheJournal.ie show that a total of 2,117 payments and 191 turf deliveries have been made to applicants.
The turf-cutters demonstrated at the protected Clonmoylan Bog as Gardaí tried to remove their equipment.
Yesterday, turf cutters described Minister Jimmy Deenihan as “betraying” them and withdrew from talks with the Government. Today, he appealed to them not to begin cutting turf on protected bogs.
Turf cutting is being banned in 53 raised bogs amid much protest. Inside the Dáil, a motion supporting turf cutters was passed after the government withdrew its amendment.
Luke Ming Flanagan said that the country “is on its knees” and turf cutters aren’t looking for the tax breaks offered in yesterday’s Finance Bill.
People who are being ordered to stop cutting turf on protected bogs will receive compensation including free turf.
Hundreds of turf cutters have stepped up their protesting this week. But what are they protesting about? We bring you both sides in this contentious issue.