Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 December 2004
101 Ms Enright asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he intends to extend the ban on smoky coal to additional urban centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32784/04]
View answerUnder an agreement made in June 2002 with the solid fuel trade group, representing the principal importers and distributors of solid fuel in Ireland, it was agreed that the Minister would not extend the ban on the marketing, sale and distribution of bituminous coal to additional areas except to ensure adherence to air quality standards. No need for such action has arisen since June 2002. It is intended that the 2002 agreement with the solid fuel trade group will be reviewed at the end of the current winter heating season.
