Removing turf-cutting from rural Ireland would be like removing wine from the French – Varadkar

PLANS TO REGULATE the sale and distribution of turf from September has been paused, Leo Varadkar has told Fine Gael TDs this evening.

Speaking during a briefing with party members online, the Tánaiste said removing turf cutting from rural Ireland is like removing wine from the French or pasta from the Italians, according to sources.

His comments come just hours after Environment Minister Eamon Ryan defended the plan stating that action must be taken to improve air quality.

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