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...
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has welcomed a number of measures set out in Budget 2027, which the association says it had campaigned for. Those measures include a continuation of the diesel rebate scheme until the end of 2026 with continued review, an extra two month payment to hauliers...
Postponing the planned increase in diesel excise duty would offer welcome relief, but it will not be enough to protect Irish hauliers from the current fuel crisis, the Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has warned. IRHA president Ger Hyland raised the industry’s concerns during a meeting with Tánaiste and Minister...
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 Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has warned that fuel prices are unlikely to fall before the Government begins unwinding its fuel-support measures on November 1. The association has called for radical and decisive action on fuel policy, arguing that Ireland must reduce its dependence on fossil fuels imported from...
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) will hold its Annual Conference at the Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney, on Friday, September 4 and Saturday, September 5, 2026, at what industry leaders are describing as a defining moment for the future of Irish road transport. Thousands of hauliers and transport operators from across...
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) is offering advice on axle weights to keep hauliers legal and compliant. “Many operators focus on the vehicle’s total weight, but that’s only part of the picture. You could still be committing an offence if one or more axles exceed their permitted weight,” IRHA...
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has criticised the Road Safety Authority’s handling of driver testing as figures just released show a rise in the number of L drivers on the country’s roads. There were 388,090 learner permit holders on Irish roads at the end of March 2026, figures released...
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has warned diesel prices are likely to reach and surpass €2 per litre, and is urging the Government to introduce temporary supports for operators. The group said escalating tensions in the Middle East will almost certainly push pump prices beyond the €2 mark, increasing...
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has criticised the Road Safety Authority (RSA) claiming the CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) as currently structured and administered by the RSA, is failing to deliver meaningful improvements in road safety. Speaking at the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications Hearing on Road...
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) will continue to lobby for the reform and restructuring of the Road Safety Authority (RSA), HGVIreland.com can confirm. The IRHA has called for reform of the Driver CPC, driver testing regime, road safety measures and vehicle testing. The Association has also called on Minister...
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...