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2022

# The Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Saturday

Here’s a roundup of stories from today.

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Apr 9th 2022, 8:06 PM

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Road safety fears raised over relaxation of lorry driver resting time rules

“I am not aware of any scientific evidence that supports this move” a Sinn Féin spokesperson said.

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Jan 15th 2022, 6:15 AM

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Dublin Port trucker protest which caused 'significant delays' ends

The Port Tunnel was closed southbound for several hours today due to the demonstration.

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Dec 13th 2021, 9:40 PM

# truckers

Hauliers warn of further protest in early December if fuel costs are not reduced

The Irish Truckers and Haulage Association Against Fuel Prices made the announcement on social media.

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Nov 26th 2021, 8:31 AM

# Convoys

Hauliers cause traffic disruption in Dublin as part of protest against rising fuel costs

The protest is spread across several locations in the city centre and traffic continues to be disrupted.

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Nov 24th 2021, 1:10 PM

THE MORNING LEAD

'Concertina effect': Supply chain and shipping disruption could last 'the entirety of 2022'

A report by

Ian Curran

Once goods arrive in Ireland, a shortage of truck drivers is causing delays to final deliveries.

Major congestion at European feeder ports serving Ireland continues to delay the flow of goods to and from Irish ports.

Once goods arrive in Ireland, a shortage of truck drivers is causing delays to final deliveries.

Businesses are being urged to afford struggling hauliers and drivers respect ahead of what could be a challenging Christmas.

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Nov 1st 2021, 12:05 AM

# Emissions targets

Hauliers to consider protests over carbon budget targets amid rising operating costs

Transport companies are already being hammered by rising costs, said the Irish Road Haulage Association.

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Oct 26th 2021, 12:55 PM

# Deliveries

Ireland will not see same shortages of lorry drivers as UK – Taoiseach

Micheal Martin said preparations made by the government in advance of Brexit had worked and that the UK had failed to make similar plans.

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Oct 1st 2021, 4:58 PM

# brexit checks

Irish hauliers: 'French officials treat us as if we’re coming from England – we’re not'

Representatives of Irish hauliers have said they are being held up for longer than they should because of French officials.

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Feb 28th 2021, 10:30 AM

# Brexit

Incomplete haulier paperwork still causing headaches and delays at Irish ports, Cabinet told

The State is to fund antigen tests for truck drivers travelling to France.

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Jan 19th 2021, 6:46 PM

# Channel Crossing

Thousands of lorry drivers could spend Christmas in Kent traffic backlog

Drivers coming from the UK need to be tested to be allowed into France – causing huge delays despite the borders being opened.

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Dec 24th 2020, 12:01 PM

# Coronavirus

Irish consumers assured there is 'no strain on food supply chain' amid bulk buying at supermarkets

One in four people have started stockpiling food.

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Mar 10th 2020, 7:00 AM

# haulage

Truck drivers protest outside Leinster House over tyre levy

Industry groups said the move will cost drivers upwards of €15 per tyre.

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Dec 8th 2016, 6:50 PM

# hauliers

Truck drivers plan further traffic chaos, and one Minister isn't very happy about it

The Irish Road Haulage Association has called on the Government to address their concerns over road tax.

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Oct 20th 2014, 7:43 PM

# Drive On

Hauliers fear new roads levy will lead to job losses

The UK introduced a new travel tax today, but hauliers in Ireland want to be exempted from the charge.

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Apr 1st 2014, 2:53 PM

# Roads

Hauliers want exemption from "unfair" Northern Irish roads levy

MEP Pat the Cope Gallagher has asked the EU Commissioner for Transport to intervene in the issue.

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Feb 27th 2014, 6:50 AM