Solid Fuel Merchants Ireland

SFMI is the country’s representative body for legitimate retailers of solid fuels. Fighting for greater enforcement and a level playing field for our industry.

[Solid Fuel Merchants Ireland @solidfuelsire]

Ireland will miss emissions-cut target by half, says Minister for Climate Darragh O’Brien

State will be liable for fines as high as €28 billion, as Minister for Climate says State will get only halfway to 2030 target

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[Solid Fuel Merchants Ireland @solidfuelsire]

This Christmas, choose local.🎄❤️

Support your local fuel merchant who keeps homes warm, supports local employment and supplies compliant, regulated fuels across Ireland. 🔥

#SupportLocal #CommunityFirst #SFMI

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[Solid Fuel Merchants Ireland @solidfuelsire]

At Solid Fuel Merchants of Ireland (SFMI), we believe rural communities must be part of the solution — balancing air quality goals with affordable, secure, and sustainable heating options. 🔥

🗓️ The public consultation is open until 20 February 2026.

[Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment @DeptCEE]

#HaveYouSay on the consultation updating the Clean Air Strategy! 📣

The consultation will collect views on how the strategy could be updated to ensure that we can deliver continuous improvements in air quality.

Read more here: https://t.co/QkAqwMvhGy

[Solid Fuel Merchants Ireland @solidfuelsire]

"While there are some welcome commitments on enforcement and social supports, the decision to increase carbon tax again sends the wrong signal to compliant businesses and struggling households." #Budget2026

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[Solid Fuel Merchants Ireland @solidfuelsire]

"Legitimate retailers are being pushed to the brink while illegal operators profit."

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[Solid Fuel Merchants Ireland @solidfuelsire]

Not surprised by this news —bituminous coal, high-sulphur fuels, turf and wet timber are still driving Ireland’s emissions crisis 🌫️. With the State facing multibillion-euro EU fines 💶, we urgently need action.

#CleanAir #Enforcement #ClimateAction

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[Solid Fuel Merchants Ireland @solidfuelsire]

📢 Legitimate fuel retailers are investing in cleaner, low-smoke fuels - But innovation cannot succeed in a market riddled with unregulated and untaxed imports. It’s time for fair enforcement.

#LevelThePlayingField

[Solid Fuel Merchants Ireland @solidfuelsire]

Solid Fuel Merchants Ireland (SFMI) is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Homefire Ireland, a leader in sustainable smokeless fuels & innovation.

🔗Read more: https://t.co/dYMbFzLL47

#CleanerFuels #energyfairness #RuralIreland #Sustainability #SFMI #HomefireIreland

[Solid Fuel Merchants Ireland @solidfuelsire]

Illicit fuel trade is a threat to our rural economy. Small, family-run, legitimate retailers across Ireland are being driven out of the market.

It's time for cross-border cooperation to tackle this head-on!

#SupportLocalJobs #Enforcement

[Solid Fuel Merchants Ireland @solidfuelsire]

🔥 Solid Fuel Merchants Ireland backs full EPA registration for ALL fuel retailers — not just suppliers.

🛡️ Transparency = consumer protection
🚫 Stops illegal sales
⚖️ Levels the playing field

It’s time to #RegulateToProtect 💪🌍

[Solid Fuel Merchants Ireland @solidfuelsire]

This #WorldEnvironmentDay, let’s back the retailers doing it right.

✅ Low-smoke fuels
✅ Environmental compliance
✅ Safer air for all

Illegal fuel harms health & honest traders. Choose legal. Keep homes warm the right way.

#CleanAir #SFMI #RuralIreland #FairFuel

[Solid Fuel Merchants Ireland @solidfuelsire]

@naoiseomuiri @SimonHarrisTD Look forward to engaging with you Deputy. Unfortunately the lack of enforcement of smoky cross-border solid fuel is having a detrimental impact on the environment and legitimate retailers across the Republic.

[Solid Fuel Merchants Ireland @solidfuelsire]

🛑 Fuel smuggling from Northern Ireland is undercutting law-abiding retailers across the Republic. It's not just unfair — it's illegal. Every bag of untaxed coal sold is a blow to local jobs, government revenue and the environment. 🚩❌

#StopFuelSmuggling
#SupportLocalRetailers

[Solid Fuel Merchants Ireland @solidfuelsire]

Smoky, illegal fuels = toxic air 🫁💨

🚫 Weak enforcement hurts everyone
👶 Kids, elderly & asthma sufferers most at risk
🧑‍⚕️ Linked to heart disease, stroke & lung illness

Enforce the rules. Protect our health.
#CleanAir #FuelCompliance #PublicHealth #SFMI

[Solid Fuel Merchants Ireland @solidfuelsire]

It’s time for government and authorities to protect Irish jobs and fair trade.

#SupportLocal #FuelSmuggling #CarbonTax #ProtectIrishJobs

[Solid Fuel Merchants Ireland @solidfuelsire]

⚠️ While legitimate fuel merchants are forced to charge more due to the carbon tax hike today, smuggled, dirty coal from across the border keeps flooding the market — untaxed & unregulated.

✅ We follow the law.
✅ We sell clean, compliant fuel.
❌ But we’re being priced out.

[Solid Fuel Merchants Ireland @solidfuelsire]

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[Solid Fuel Merchants Ireland @solidfuelsire]

Colin Ahern & Peter Madden, SFMI meeting today with Minister Michael McGrath at the Dept of Finance today on challenges faced by solid fuel industry. Many thanks to Jackie Cahill TD for his assistance in organising the meeting and to Minister McGrath for his time and attention.

[Solid Fuel Merchants Ireland @solidfuelsire]

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[Solid Fuel Merchants Ireland @solidfuelsire]

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