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# turf wars

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2022
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FactFind: Will planned turf regulations reduce air pollution?
Turf and other solid fuels contribute to air pollution – which can have damaging health effects.
'How many deaths should we tolerate?': Eamon Ryan compares turf plans to the smoking ban
Govt told to 'go back to the bog' as Taoiseach pledges 'no ban on use of turf this year'
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May 6th 2022, 12:05 AM
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Govt won't oppose fresh Dáil motion challenging turf sale restrictions
Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice’s motion calls on the Dáil to recognise that turf is a fuel many people are dependent on.
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May 4th 2022, 9:42 PM
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Govt told to 'go back to the bog' as Taoiseach pledges 'no ban on use of turf this year'
A Sinn Féin motion is due to be put before a vote in the Dáil this evening.
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Apr 27th 2022, 3:41 PM
Salads and cycling aren't weird: Taoiseach comes to Eamon Ryan's defence amid Dáil criticism
Independent TD Mattie McGrath said Martin was drinking too much green tea and that it had gone to his head.
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Apr 26th 2022, 5:58 PM
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Removing turf-cutting from rural Ireland would be like removing wine from the French - Varadkar
Concerns were raised about turf not being available for sale in shops, particularly given the energy crisis and rising inflation.
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