Deputy Danny Healy-Rae disagrees with the move.
A Kerry TD has slammed suggestions that the government is considering a ban on turf and other smoky fuels.
The public's view on such a move is expected to be sought by the Fine Gael led administration.
Attempts to introduce a nationwide ban on smoky coal only has stalled.
That's due to the threat of legal action by coal firms outside the state.
Deputy Danny Healy-Rae insists the problem is a bigger issue in Irish cities than rural Ireland.
"A lot more people will die of the cold if that's what they want us to do to stop people burning turf and timber." " he said. "Get real and get out of your shell up there in the city where he may have problems and they don't want to address that atall only to bring every job that's to be had into Dublin."
Meanwhile a chemistry expert says a plan to introduce a complete ban on turf and other smoky fuels is positive.
John Sodeau, Professor Emeritus of Physical Chemistry at UCC, welcomes the plans.
