Peat briquettes won't be banned, Taoiseach confirms

Peat briquettes will not feature in new regulations banning the sale of smoky fuel this year, the Taoiseach has confirmed.

Micheál Martin moved to clarify the position in the wake of fresh criticism of Green Party leader Eamon Ryan following suggestions he made in the Dáil that peat briquettes could be subject to a sale ban from September.