Traditional trading of turf to be maintained under new regulations

At the meeting, Micheál Martin said the Government will last the full term and the outcome of the vote of confidence yesterday was important to demonstrate their majority with a gap of 19.

People with turbary rights will continue to be able to gift or sell turf as before, through traditional channels, the meeting heard. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has told his party that new regulations to be introduced this week “will not impinge upon traditional practices” associated with turf.

“The traditional trading of turf in rural areas will be maintained,” he told the meeting.