25/10/2026
🔥 THE FUTURE OF OPEN FIRES AND WOOD-BURNING STOVES IN NORTHERN IRELAND — HAVE YOUR SAY! ⚠️
For many households across Northern Ireland, an open fire or solid-fuel stove is about much more than keeping warm. It is a vital source of heat, a backup during power cuts, and an important part of everyday life, particularly in rural communities where alternative heating options may not always be practical or affordable.
The proposed Clean Air Strategy could have implications for the future use of coal, manufactured solid fuels and unseasoned wood in domestic heating.
While improving air quality and protecting public health are important, so too are affordability, household choice and the ability of families to heat their homes.
These proposals are still under consultation, and no new ban is currently being introduced through this draft strategy. However, the decisions made in the coming years could affect homeowners, families and the solid-fuel industry across Northern Ireland.
📢 If you rely on an open fire or solid-fuel stove, take a few minutes to read the proposals and have your say. Your views matter.
🔗 Read the consultation and respond here:
https://consultations2.nidirect.gov.uk/daera/clean-air-strategy-public-consultation-2026/consultation/subpage.2026-07-03.1329647858/
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— DMA Chimney Sweep and Oil Boiler Services
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