Cautious welcome locally to revised turf cutting plans
Concern has been expressed locally that any restriction on the sale and distribution of turf could pave the way for an outright ban in the future. Revised regulations mean people with cutting rights will be able to continue to sell or gift turf to family, neighbours or friends. …
Healy declares turf war on importation of milled peat
A Sligo Councillor is calling for domestic turf saving in the north west to be allowed continue. Sinn Féin Councillor Thomas Healy claims that many people have no viable alternative when it comes to heating their homes. Cllr Healy says it’s unfair for local residents to be prevented…