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Peat briquettes to be phased out as Bord na Mona ceases all harvesting

Jan 15, 2021 13:52 By Shannonside News
Peat briquettes to be phased out as Bord na Mona ceases all harvesting
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Peat briquettes will no longer be made after 2024 while Bord Na Mona has ended all its peat harvesting operations in Ireland. The decision's

Peat briquettes will no longer be made after 2024 while Bord Na Mona has ended all its peat harvesting operations in Ireland.

The decision's been welcomed by environmental groups, while others argue it will lead to increased fuel poverty.

Bord Na Mona has announced it will no longer harvest peat on its lands.

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The decision comes after the company suspending operations last year.

It says it will continue to progress the Brown to Green strategy - which are of critical importance to Ireland achieving its renewable energy targets.

Bord na Mona says it will continue to fulfil orders of horticultural peat into this year.

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Its peat briquettes will still be made until 2024 - that will happen at its Derrinlough factory in Co. Offaly.

But there are fears that after this, some people may not be able to afford to heat their homes.

Independent TD Michael Healy Rae says today is a "very sad and dark day".

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Today's announcement by Bord Na Mona has no impact on jobs.

The harvesting employees have already switched into rehabilitation roles.

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