Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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537. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the arrangements that will apply in respect of the nationwide ban on smoky coal; the position that applies to coal distributors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53379/18]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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The question of regulation of domestic solid fuel use will be addressed in the context of the Clean Air Strategy, which will provide the framework for a set of cross-Government policies and actions to reduce harmful emissions and improve air quality and public health to meet current and future EU and international obligations. Comprehensive analysis of the replies received to the public consultation on the strategy has been completed, and my officials have been engaging with other Departments, Agencies and stakeholders with a view to finalising the strategy by the end of February. A key focus of the current work is to ensure that there is maximum synergy between the Clean Air Strategy and the forthcoming National Air Pollution Control Programme mandated under the National Emission Ceilings Directive.