An Ennis haulier says drivers are fearful of “gangsters and criminality” in human trafficking from mainland Europe. It comes as the Gardaí have confirmed an international Human Trafficking investigation is underway, after 14 migrants were found in a refrigerated container at Rosslare Europort that arrived from Zeebrugge in Belgium. The 12 adults and 2 children are […]
The Clare based President of the Irish Road Hauliers Association claims the reinstatement of excise duty is reasonable due to the recent levelling off in fuel prices. The price of Petrol & Diesel will increase by 6c & 5c per litre respectively from midnight as part of the first of a three phased reintroduction of the […]
A prominent Ennis haulier says a new scheme to help smaller operators in the industry is a positive move for the year ahead. Cabinet has approved an 18 million euro scheme for the sector which will see them receive a direct cash-payment per lorry to help with the cost of fuel. Companies will receive 1200 […]