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# Solid Fuels

Last year

2022

Cabinet agrees a ban on retail turf sales, as smoky coal ban extended

New solid fuel regulations are set to be introduced at the end of October.

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Jul 14th 2022, 2:35 PM

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Our floor space is increasing and our energy use is decreasing

New figures from the CSO show an increase in both floor space and in the number of new houses receiving better energy ratings.

5.7k

Sep 18th 2014, 11:25 AM

Do you use solid fuels? It's going to get more expensive tomorrow

The carbon tax increase will add around €1.20 to a 40kg bag of coal and 26 cent to a bale of briquettes.

14.4k

Apr 30th 2014, 7:30 AM