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Further fuel protests could be on the cards if Irish hauliers are left to absorb soaring diesel costs, Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) president Ger Hyland has warned. Speaking after a meeting with Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris on Tuesday, Hyland said protests could not be ruled out...
The Volvo 100 Year Edition Truck is now available at McCarthy Commercials, main dealers for Volvo Trucks. This exclusive limited-edition model has been created to celebrate a century of Volvo innovation, engineering, quality and performance. Featuring distinctive 100 Year Edition styling, together with the advanced technology, safety, comfort and reliability...
Time is running out for anyone wishing to book their place at Logistics UK’s Transport Manager Northern Ireland conference, which returns to Culloden Hotel and Spa, Belfast on Wednesday 30 September, and which will provide all the information and advice on upcoming legislation that busy transport managers need. With an...
IRHA President Ger Hyland has warned that Irish haulage companies are being pushed to the brink by rapidly escalating operating costs, with fuel taxation remaining the immediate flashpoint. Speaking today, Hyland’s central message was that many operators—particularly smaller, family-owned firms—no longer have enough financial headroom to absorb another round of...
The Logistics Associate Apprenticeship (LAA) has reached a significant milestone following the outstanding success of apprentice Leigh-Ann Keogh, who became the first Logistics Associate Apprentice to win a medal at the WorldSkills Ireland National Competition 2026, securing a prestigious silver medal in Logistics & Freight Forwarding. Held at the RDS...
Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris has raised hopes that the planned restoration of fuel excise duty could be postponed if petrol and diesel prices remain at elevated levels. The Government is currently scheduled to begin unwinding the temporary excise reductions from November, with the relief due to be...
Fuel is one of the largest operating costs facing every haulage business. While drivers cannot control pump prices, they can influence how efficiently every litre of diesel is used. Eco-driving is not about travelling more slowly or compromising delivery schedules. It means driving smoothly, planning ahead and using the vehicle’s...
HGVIreland.com is calling on the Government to halt the fuel-tax increases scheduled for 1 November and 1 December 2026, warning that further increases in diesel costs will place intolerable pressure on Irish hauliers, businesses and consumers. When the Government postponed the restoration of fuel taxes earlier this year, it acknowledged...
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