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Irish hauliers press Minister Canney on fuel costs and EU transport rules

The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) and International Road Transport Union (IRU) have urged the Government to prioritise financial support for struggling hauliers, tackle late payments and push through critical EU transport legislation during Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The issues were raised during a meeting...

RTSS extension: automatic payments for September and October as appeals process confirmed

Applicants to the Road Transporters Support Scheme (RTSS) will receive an additional payment covering September and October without having to submit a fresh application, the Department of Transport has confirmed. The Government approved the extension on Tuesday, 13 October. Payments will be issued using information already supplied by applicants, while...

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Brussels turns attention to driver training and working conditions as Europe’s HGV shortage deepens

Europe’s worsening HGV driver shortage is prompting renewed attention in Brussels, with driver training, working conditions and recruitment barriers emerging as key priorities for the road transport industry. With an estimated 500,000 truck driver vacancies across Europe, the shortage is no longer simply a recruitment problem. It is increasingly becoming...

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Queclink wins 2026 Autotech breakthrough award

Queclink Wireless Solutions has been recognised by the 2026 AutoTech Breakthrough Awards for the development of innovative technologies for the automotive and road transport sectors. The company scooped the Vehicle Tracking Solution of the Year Award for its GV75MG SAT satellite-enabled device, which has been developed to operate in the...

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Briggs Group unlocks real-time fleet oversight across Ireland with Cameramatics

CameraMatics has become sole supplier of connected fleet safety and visibility systems to commercial vehicles operating within the Irish arm of Briggs Group, following the consolidation of several fleets owned by the business. Now fitted to close to 100 light commercial vehicles and trucks across Briggs Transport, Briggs Equipment and...

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HGV Smart Ireland: Helping the next generation of professional truck drivers

A dedicated Irish website offering free, practical advice to HGV drivers is making a valuable contribution to the haulage industry by helping newcomers bridge the gap between passing their driving test and becoming confident, competent professional drivers. HGV Smart Ireland, the brainchild of Christa Dillon, a professional HGV driver, Transport...

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Irish MEP calls for EU recognition of Ireland’s unique freight transport challenges

Ireland’s dependence on ferry services and its geographical separation from mainland Europe must be taken into account when Brussels develops transport and environmental policies, according to the concerns raised by Irish MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú. The issue has gained additional significance following the European Commission’s publication of its first EU...

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Emergency tyre breakdown service? Get listed for free

Tyre retailers providing an emergency breakdown service are urged to register for a free listing in the Irish Tyre Industry Yearbook & Diary 2027 Every tyre retailer in Ireland receives a copy of the Yearbook & Diary, giving your business valuable visibility across the trade. The directory helps fleet operators,...

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