Turf-cutters will likely be able to sell to neighbours after ban, says Taoiseach

Mr Martin insisted that the issue was not likely to damage or bring down the Government

Mr Martin said that Government TDs and senators are supportive of the Government’s climate change goals, but said that the issue around turf is “relatively marginal”.

Turf-cutters will likely be able to sell to their neighbours once the sale of turf is banned, the Taoiseach says.

Speaking in Galway on Thursday, Micheál Martin said that an exemption for sales to neighbours is one issue that will be discussed by the coalition leaders and said that he was “anxious” that it could be done.