We need to face facts, burning turf kills people

Modern Ireland has moved on from the days of 'one man and his bog' 

Burning peat/turf or coal in your home releases carcinogenic vapours, toxic gases and small particles.

Burning peat/turf or coal in your home can kill you, your family and your neighbours. 

The reason is that the burning process releases carcinogenic vapours, toxic gases and small particles. They are all invisible assassins, particularly toward the most vulnerable in our population (the young, the old, asthmatics and those with an existing cardio condition).