Environmental group wins case over peat extraction The High Court has set aside "in their entirety" the State's regulations that allow for the industrial extraction of peat from Irish bogs. Courts • 20 Sep 19
State facing legal challenge to peat extraction rules A landmark High Court challenge against the State over new regulations that allow for the industrial extraction of peat from bogs has opened before the … Ireland • 04 Sep 19
Turf cutters bid to prevent prosecution Two men charged with unauthorised turf cutting on designated areas of conservation have begun High Court actions aimed at halting their trial. News • 10 Mar 14
Dept redraws plans for turf-cutting ban The Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht has announced plans to redraw a list of bogs where a turf-cutting ban was due to be … News • 15 Jan 14
'Significant' potential for wind farm development Minister for Energy Pat Rabbitte has said Bord na Móna has significant potential for wind farm development. News • 08 Mar 13
Minister targets illegal turf-cutters Turf-cutters have been warned that they will face prosecution if they are still cutting turf on special areas of conservation. Ireland • 06 Jun 12
