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IRHA advises members in wake of Essex tragedy

The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) is advising its members involved in international haulage to be vigilant in carrying out vehicle checks, in circumstances where they are travelling by ferry. The warning comes in the wake of the Essex tragedy, where 39 stowaways lost their lives.

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IRHA welcomes increase in diesel rebate

The Irish Road Haulage Association has welcomed the increase in the diesel rebate scheme to absorb carbon tax as recognition that hauliers are essential users of diesel.

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IRHA calls for sensitivity on Brexit

The Irish Road Haulage Association has called on industry bodies and political commentators to exercise high levels of sensitivity in their public comments on Brexit in the coming weeks.

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IRHA express reservations over proposed new no-deal Brexit powers

The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has expressed reservations over proposed new no-deal Brexit plans to avoid delays at Dover.

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IRHA calls for improved fuel rebate scheme

The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) is calling on the government to improve the current fuel rebate scheme and and incentivise the upgrade to Euro VI Diesel.

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IRHA dismisses bonkers truck trial

The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has described the truck trial at a disused airfield in Manston in the UK as “bonkers”.

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IRHA wants moratorium on Ross proposals

The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has has called on the Government to place a moratorium on new proposals being proposed by Transport Minister Shane Ross to increase the penalties for road traffic offences.

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IRHA welcomes draft Brexit agreement

The Irish Road Haulage Association has welcomed the draft agreement on Brexit reached between the EU and the UK and recognises the significant contribution made by the Irish Government in shaping the deal.

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EU Commissioner says Ireland must prepare for hard Brexit

EU Commissioner Phil Hogan said that Ireland must prepare for a scenario where the UK leaves the EU without agreement next March, meaning a hard Brexit.

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IRHA welcomes defferal of new truck tyre levy

The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has welcomed news that a new levy on truck tyres, due to come into force on January 1, has been postponed for three months.

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IRHA opposes new €11 levy on truck tyres

The Irish Road Haulage Association is opposing the introduction of a new €11 levy on truck tyres, which is due to come into force on January 1, claiming the levy is unjustifiable and will force haulage operators to source tyres from outside the State.

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Budget 2018 brings mixed blessings for hauliers – says IRHA

The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has given a mixed reception to Budget 2018 welcoming news that there has been no road increase in the cost of diesel and road tax.

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