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The EPA just dropped explosive intel on illegal peat extraction—44 sites across 7 counties, with only Longford taking action. While politicians cry foul, claiming EPA crackdowns hurt family businesses, Deputy Director Tom Ryan insists these illegal digs are wrecking landscapes for profit. Over 370,000 tons exported in 2025 alone—worth nearly €40 million—mostly to the UK and Netherlands. Numbers are disputed, but the EPA’s clear: without enforcement, we’re losing vital ecosystems. They’re not targeting legit operators, but the rampant, unregulated theft is too big to ignore.

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