Labour has called for an immediate nationwide smoky coal ban, saying it's a "serious health issue".
The party launched a motion calling for the ban - which is already in place in large urban areas - to apply everywhere.
They are also calling for the Government to produce National Clean Air and Clean Water strategies.
Speaking today, Labour leader Brendan Howlin claimed the Government has been too reluctant to act.
He said: "We need to have the same sense of determination and courage as we had in terms of banning cigarette smoking [in workplaces] and other issues.
"I hope the Dáil will make that judgement this week.
"I hope we don't hear any spurious, irrelevant arguments from Government, trying literally to blow smoke in the eyes of people who want to achieve this."
Deputy Howlin added: "At its core this is a serious health issue that warrants immediate action.
"Air pollution damages lung and heart health. No other industry would be allowed threaten lives like this."
The Department of Climate Action & Environment estimates that around 8,000 premature deaths have been averted in Dublin since the urban smoky coal ban was introduced in 1990.
The EPA has previously said that small towns without a smoky coal ban can have a higher level of particulates in the air than those seen in larger towns with a ban in place.
