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Extra testing for coal products in towns after high pollution despite ban

The burning of smoky coal has been prohibited in most Irish towns for a number of years

Climate & Environment

Ryan: ‘Stockpiling’ may be behind lack of improvement in air quality since fuel ban

The ban on high-polluting fuels came into effect last October, but monitoring stations showed similar results to previous year while in some cases, air quality was worse

Climate & Environment

Solid fuel rules to be enforced after turf concerns settled

New plans to ban smoky fuels on a phased basis will initially be enforced through ‘supportive compliance’ measures

More than 98% of turf burned in 2020 slipped through carbon tax net

As environment minister Eamon Ryan ponders legal implications of U-turn on smoky fuel, huge black market trade may have made such a rule unenforceable

Cold weather triggers spike in air pollution levels across the country

Coal-driven air toxicity reaches four to six times the WHO’s guidelines in Ennis, Letterkenny and Enniscorthy

TD wants ban on idling car engines close to schools

Jennifer Whitmore is introducing a bill that would impose a fine of up to €500 on drivers who leave their engines idling within 100 metres of a school

Ryan considers new rules to improve air quality in urban areas

Minister to tighten up regulations on peat and solid fuel burning in Ireland’s towns and cities

Government plans new year ban on sale of all smoky fuels

Coal, peat briquettes, sod turf and wet wood will all be targeted on a phased basis. The move comes amid ongoing concerns over the health effects of air pollution

Government dismissed legal threats over smoky coal ban

Law firm Matheson wrote to Richard Bruton, the then environment minister, earlier this year threatening legal action if the ban was extended to 13 more towns

A burning issue: how smoky fuels are adding to our pollution problems

Seemingly eradicated for good in Dublin 30 years ago, smog is back with a vengeance. What are the health implications in the age of Covid-19, and how can it be seen off a second time?