The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has called for the abolition of the Road Safety Authority (RSA) saying it’s not fit for purpose.

The call came at the IRHA Annual Conference in Galway at the weekend. IRHA President, Ger Hyland commented: “We need the Government to abolish and replace the RSA. It is not fit for purpose across any of its responsibilities.”

The failure to reform the RSA is damaging our country and our economy. It should be an urgent priority for the Government to replace this ineffective body. Changes to the RSA cannot come soon enough.”

He continued: “Earlier this year I lambasted the RSA in the media as not being fit for purpose in how they run our driver testing system.”

“Minister Canney gave them three months to fix the testing system. The RSA then simply moved testers from commercial tests to car testing – further exacerbating the driver shortage issue for our industry.”

“You could not get a commercial driving test in this country in May for love nor money.”