Leo Varadkar to meet rural Fine Gael TDs and senators over solid fuel regulations

Smoky coal is the main target of proposed regulations

Cork South West-based senator Tim Lombard said he was particularly concerned about the coal ban and will make this clear to the Tánaiste. Picture: Jim Coughlan

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar will meet with a group of rural Fine Gael TDs and senators in a bid to get their support for new solid fuel regulations.

Coalition party leaders discussed the proposed changes to the regulations on Monday, with Environment Minister Eamon Ryan seeking a ban on the sale of smoky coal.