Tánaiste Leo Varadkar said he would look into the claims with the insurance regulator.

New regulations on the sale and use of turf came into force yesterday with local councils tasked with enforcing the new measures.

The levy has proved controversial since it was announced in the Budget.

Deputy Fitzmaurice says people need to be taught from a young age that public transport is a viable option

The decision by AIB not to go-ahead with cashless banks move is seen by many as merely a temporary reprieve

Joe McHugh's decision to vote against his government colleagues last night leaves the government with just 79 people

While the Environment Minister is said to have an issue with the motion, Government will not oppose it.

The right of people to harvest and burn turf to heat their homes has been a major bone of contention in recent weeks