turf ban Archives - LSL Auctions News

Controversial turf transaction proposal scrapped

Part of a compromise plan hammered out by Coalition leaders in the last few weeks now nullifies a potential ban on those with turbary rights cutting and selling turf, as long as it is not sold in retail outlets such as petrol station forecourts or online. As such, anyone who has the right to cut turf on their land can sell it to friends and neighbours to burn. After an…

Proposed turf ban allows gifting or sharing between families and neighbours

Green Party leader and Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan has indicated there will be an allowance within the draft regulations for people to continue to burn turf in rural areas where there is not a risk of pollution. The proposed ban on the commercial sale of turf will also exempt gifting or sharing between families or neighbours. This will apply in areas with a population of under 500 people.…

Talk of turf ban continues to draw criticism

The proposed ban of turf sale and distribution has resulted in much debate across Ireland. Adding his voice, Tim Farrell, ICSA’s Rural Development chair, has said there is simply no justification for making criminals of ordinary people by prohibiting the sale or distribution of turf. “While those with cutting rights will be permitted use turf for their own domestic consumption, from September of this year it will be illegal to…