The Ennis-based President of the Irish Road Haulage Association says a derogation allowing drivers to work longer hours may be needed again in the future. The increase signed off on by the Department of Transport means hauliers can now work 112 hours every fortnight compared to 90 previously. It’s due to remain in place until […]
The Clare-based President of the Irish Road Haulage Association says truck drivers protesting in the capital today are doing so at the wrong time and scoring ‘own goals’ in the process. Hauliers, farmers and agricultural contractors, including those from this county, are demonstrating against fuel prices for the second time in a month. Posts on […]
The Ennis-based President of the Irish Roads Haulage Association says prompt Government action is needed today to prevent late Christmas deliveries. A convoy of hauliers are descending on the capital this afternoon, to protest against rising fuel costs. They say many smaller operators are struggling to survive due to price rises and are demanding the […]
The Ennis-based President of Irish Road Haulage Association is calling on the government to provide incentives to fund the costly transition to more environmentally-friendly vehicles. The Government has unveiled a 125 billion euro Climate Action Plan which aims to halve the country’s emissions by 2030. It includes a target to reduce transport emissions by 42-50% […]
The Ennis-based President of the Irish Roads Haulage Assoication is accusing the Government of ‘losing touch’ with the industry when it comes to carbon budgets. The State has targeted a 51 percent reduction in emissions by 2030, with the new budgets to contained emissions ceilings for each sector of the economy. The first five-year carbon […]