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 […]
An Ennis haulier insists ‘Christmas is safe’ despite fears being raised about squeezed supply lines across the globe. There are suggestions though that some deliveries may be challenged after the festive period. It’s just under seven weeks until Christmas, with many people choosing the beginning of November to begin their festive shopping. While people […]
An Ennis haulier claims the sector is ‘laying down the gauntlet’ to the Government to provide it further supports in Budget 2023. Transport emissions will be required to be reduced by 51 percent by 2030 under the Government’s Climate Action Plan. The Irish Road Haulage Association claims it’s faced with ‘having to deal with unprecedented […]
Clare’s Fianna Fáil Senator admits the Government could reduce the state’s tax take from fuel, but not without placing the burden elsewhere. Cabinet Ministers will approve the outline of Budget 2023 this afternoon and it’s expected the Government will break its own spending rules to approve more than 2 billion euro in new measures. The […]
The Clare-based President of the Irish Road Haulage Association says more support is needed for hauliers from bigger Co-ops and PLCs across the country. The Department of Transport has announced a Licensed Haulage Emergency Support Scheme worth 18 million euro is now open for applications, where hauliers will recieve grants to help with rising costs. […]