Fuel support scheme
Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien has announced details of a fuel support scheme aimed at hauliers and bus operators.
Agri-Business
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has welcomed the publication of government fuel supports for the sector.
A discussion will take place later today with representatives of government representatives, farmers, and hauliers over rising fuel costs.
Hauliers are calling for temporary supports from the government as they expect diesel prices to exceed €2/L.
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) today (January 8) announced its support for the weekend's protest against the EU-Mercosur deal.
The Irish Road Haulage Association has accused the Road Safety Authority (RSA) of massaging the driver testing figures by moving testers.
Rural Life
Hauliers have warned that a lack of hedgerow management is causing road traffic accidents on rural road and are a 'clear danger'.
Access for tractors to Ireland’s motorway network is essential to agriculture and road safety, according to the FCI.
Carol Nolan has claimed that the RSA is "generating chaos" for learner drivers and road hauliers due to delays in test waiting times.
MEP Ciaran Mullooly has called for "urgent reform" of EU road regulations to address the "unique challenges" faced by hauliers from islands.
The Department of Transport has approved a temporary derogation on driving hours and rest periods for animal feed and fertiliser deliveries.
The RSA has confirmed that it took part in a recent enforcement operation in Cherbourg, France which involved Irish livestock hauliers.
Hauliers may be forced to cease the transport of livestock if targeted inspections continue,...
Independent Ireland leader Michael Collins said Irish livestock hauliers feel they are being targeted for additional inspections at ports.
The National Fodder and Feed Security Committee (NFFSC) heard calls for a derogation for hauliers to transport feed and fertiliser to farms.
Machinery
Diesel fuel can be derived from just about any organic matter, including old tyres and biomass, the race is now on to exploit them.
Tillage
Carol Nolan has written to the ministers for agriculture and transport to support a request for an exemption to certain driver rules.
The IFA and hauliers are seeking an exemption from rules relating to resting times for drivers involved in grain haulage.
Hauliers can still apply for emergency support and receive a payment of €800, Minister Ryan and the minister of state said.
A number of truck drivers and hauliers have descended on Dublin city this morning (Monday, April...
Deputy Nolan has urged Minister Ryan to prioritise the issue of fuel costs for hauliers and make support payments as soon as possible.
Emergency support of €18 million for hauliers has been announced by the Minister Eamon Ryan and Minister of State Hildegarde Naughton.
A convoy of lorries and other vehicles, including some tractors, disrupted traffic flow into Dublin...
