Delay to much-awaited report on peat alternatives ‘very concerning’

A report into alternatives to peat in Ireland has been delayed (Julien Behal/PA)

The last-minute delay of a much-awaited report into alternatives to peat in Ireland has been described as “very concerning”.

Sinn Féin TD Matt Carthy said it was deeply worrying that the report, initially scheduled for publication by the end of September, had been pushed back.