'A step too far for rural Ireland': Coalition split over proposed turf ban

With the Green Party adamant that the ban should proceed, the Taoiseach admitted that there are "different perspectives" on the issue within Government.

Former minister Michael Ring criticised the proposals. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Hostilities have opened up between the Coalition parties over Eamon Ryan's proposed turf ban which has been dubbed a "step too far for rural people".

The Green Party leader has insisted that the ban on the sale of turf will proceed, despite mounting opposition from both Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael.