Minister Eamon Ryan says the new rules are necessary due to the contribution of peat to air pollution.
The sale and distribution of turf will be banned from September, under proposed regulations by the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications.
However, the cutting of turf by those with turbary rights for use in their own home would continue.
Furthermore, the gifting of turf to friends and neighbours would be effectively outlawed.
Tightening regulations around selling turf is one step in fighting "the biodiversity crisis", according to the Irish Wildlife Trust.
There's been some backlash from rural TDs since the announcement and a Dáil motion opposed to the change is expected to be brought forward.
Independent TD for Roscommon-East Galway Michael Fitzmaurice says the measure will affect vulnerable rural dwellers:
The Campaign Officer with the Irish Wildlife Trust Padraig Fogarty says places that commonly burn turf are feeling the effect:
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