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The IRHA has called on local authorities to ensure roadside hedges are cut back (stock image)

Hauliers say overgrown hedges on rural roads 'dangerous'

Road hauliers have said a lack of hedgerow management on rural roads is leading to a significant number of road traffic incidents.

Ireland • 16 hrs

Holyhead Port was damaged in Storm Darragh (photo: Chris Williams)

Govt seeks proposal from hauliers on Holyhead supports

It is up to the haulage industry to put forward a proposal for State supports to cover losses following the closure of Holyhead Port, Minister for State at the Department of Transport James Lawless has said.

Ireland • 23 Dec 24

The IRHA said this will be the third toll hike in 18 months.

IRHA: Road toll hikes will be 'catastrophic' for hauliers

The Irish Road Haulage Association has said the recently announced road toll hikes due to come into force in January will be "catastrophic" for the industry.

Business • 17 Dec 24

The IRHA said it is 'deeply concerned' at indications of an imminent tightening of supplies

Hauliers concerned over impact on fuel supplies, costs

The Irish Road Haulage Association has written to the Government to raise serious concerns about a threat to the continuity of fuel supplies and related cost implications for the sector, arising from the war in Ukraine.

Business • 04 Mar 22

The IHRA has criticised the lack of antigen test centres open to facilitate drivers travelling to France

Hauliers criticise lack of antigen testing centres

Two antigen testing centres - one at Dublin Airport and another in Gorey in Co Wexford - are opening today to facilitate commercial drivers travelling to France.

Business • 28 Jan 21

Some hauliers have faced prolonged delays at ports since the start of the year, with issues around paperwork holding up some shipments

Hauliers, Revenue to meet over post-Brexit trade issues

The Revenue Commissioners, the Department of Agriculture and the Irish Road Haulage Association have agreed to meet early next week to try to resolve issues with the transportation of goods between Ireland and the UK.

Business • 22 Jan 21

The IRHA staged a protest at Dublin Port to highlight the problems hauliers have been facing since 1 January

Hauliers stage Brexit focused protest at Dublin Port

The Irish Road Haulage Association has written letters to both the Taoiseach and the President of the EU Commission to highlight the "serious and far-reaching challenges" hauliers are facing due to Brexit and have warned of a complete standstill in trade if they are not addressed.

Business • 21 Jan 21

Concern is growing about delays to the flow of goods across the Irish Sea and into Ireland from continental Europe as a result of Brexit

Hauliers seeking two week exemption from EU rules

Hauliers are calling for a two week derogation from EU rules, in order to allow retailers, suppliers, freight firms and others involved in supply chains between Ireland and the UK to get on top of new Brexit systems and procedures for the movement of goods.

Business • 14 Jan 21

Queues of traffic at an N7 checkpoint this evening (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Changes made to Covid-19 checkpoints on N7 and M2

The Irish Road Haulage Association has appealed to people to pay attention to signs directing cars and trucks into different lanes at two checkpoints on the N7 and M2 from today as part of the policing of Covid-19 restrictions.

Coronavirus • 08 Oct 20

A ban on five axle trucks in Dublin city was introduced in 2007 following the opening of the port tunnel

New app to check truck permits in Dublin city centre

A new app will allow Dublin residents to check if five axle trucks have a permit to be in the city centre.

Dublin • 15 Jul 19

The Road Haulage Association says fuel equalisation would lead to businesses closing down

Hauliers warn of closures over fuel equalisation

Road hauliers have said their businesses will fail if the Government introduces a policy of fuel price equalisation between petrol and diesel in the budget.

Politics • 04 Jul 18

Foreign HGVs will be charged £10 (€12.10) a day when entering Northern Ireland and Britain from Tuesday, according to the IRHA

Hauliers seek to stop new UK travel tax

The Irish Road Haulage Association has appealed to Minister for the Environment Phil Hogan to stop a new UK travel tax on its members.

News • 29 Mar 14

A spokesman for Foynes Shannon Port Company declined to comment

IRHA blocks out-of-State hauliers in Limerick port

Members of the Irish Road Haulage Association have tonight staged a protest at Foynes Port in an effort to highlight what they claim is illegal haulage activity at the Co Limerick site.

News • 10 Sep 13

Irish Road Haulage Association