A Clare haulier insists his industry requires urgent State support to stave off the existential threat posed by the closure of the Port of Holyhead.
Senior figures in the haulage industry have met with the Junior Transport Minister this morning to discuss the ongoing impact of the port being out of operation due to damage caused by Storm Darragh.
The Irish Exports Association is calling for a financial aid package for hauliers to prevent an inflationary effect on the cost of Irish exports.
Sixmilebridge native and Shannon Chamber President Eoin Gavin of Eoin Gavin Transport has been telling Clare FM’s Seán Lyons Irish goods will be less competitive in the UK market unless the Government steps in.
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