Cork council will take 'sensible' approach to smoky coal ban

The extension of the smoky-coal ban to all towns of over 10,000 people comes following the decision by Eamon Ryan

Minister for Climate Action, Communication Networks and Transport Eamon Ryan: Julien Behal Photography/PA Wire.

As Cork County Council take responsibility for banning the burning of certain fossil fuels from September 1 onwards in Cobh, Mallow, and Midleton, the local authority has said it will take a "sensible" approach to the restriction this winter.

The extension of the smoky-coal ban to all towns of over 10,000 people comes following the decision by Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Eamon Ryan.