Smoky coal ban: Extend the prohibition nationwide

According to the Asthma Society of Ireland, 8,200 deaths have been prevented in Dublin since the ban was introduced in 1990.

Smoky coal ban: Extend the prohibition nationwide

It is now almost 30 years since smoky coal was banned in Dublin. That led to an immediate improvement in air quality and public health.

According to the Asthma Society of Ireland, 8,200 deaths have been prevented in Dublin since the ban was introduced in 1990.

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