Minister for Transport Mr Noel Dempsey TD and Minister for State Mr Noel Ahern TD today met with a delegation from the Irish Road Haulage Association.

At that meeting the IRHA outlined in detail to both Ministers the current challenges facing the road haulage industry.

Minister Dempsey told the delegation that he believes a viable indigenous road haulage sector is important to sustain economic competitiveness. He agreed to immediately engage with the relevant enforcement authorities with regard to the increased enforcement of road transport and road safety legislation as well as the unlawful use of green diesel.

On the issue of rising fuel costs Minister Dempsey agreed to relay the concerns of the IRHA to his Government colleagues.

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