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How are we exporting €40 million of peat with no peat extraction industry?

€40 million worth of peat was exported from Ireland last year, despite there being no legal com...

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17.21 13 Mar 2026


How are we exporting €40 million of peat with no peat extraction industry?


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17.21 13 Mar 2026


€40 million worth of peat was exported from Ireland last year, despite there being no legal commercial peat extraction.

So, how is this possible, and should we make it legal?

Joining Shane to discuss is Michael Ring, former Fine Gael Minister of State for Community and Rural Development.


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