Mairéad Farrell calls on Galway West TDs to state their position on controversial turf sales ban ahead of vote – Connacht Tribune – Galway City Tribune:

Galway Bay fm newsroom – Sinn Féin TD for Galway West Mairéad Farrell has called on Government TDs in the constituency to explain how they will vote on tonight’s Sinn Féin motion in the Dáil which calls for the removal of the proposed ban on sales of grass.

She argues that the government’s plan to ban the sale and supply of turf from September is another sign that they are disconnected from rural communities and the cost of living crisis that is hitting working families hard.

Later, the Dáil will vote on a Sinn Féin motion to remove upcoming restrictions on the commercial sale of turf.

The regulations are due to come into force in September and have angered rural MPs from Fine Gael and Fianna Fail.

Eamon Ryan says the ban will only target retail outlets and said communities of less than 500 people will be exempt.

Deputy Mairead Farrell told Galway Bay fm news that the government’s plan punishes communities that rely on turf, instead of introducing measures to help communities move away from this form of heating.

She calls on government TDs in the Galway West constituency to come forward and say if they support the ban:

Galway Bay fm news has contacted all TDs in Galway West with their position, with no statement yet received.