Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I understand that the reason for the delay was the time it took to secure the necessary legal advice. This was not as straightforward as it might sound. It is impossible to justify the use of smoky coals in this day and age but a transition period was needed because many small business operators were continuing to supply that type of coal. It is the Government's intention to move ahead with this ban. That is my understanding.

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