The Clare based President Of The Irish Road Hauliers Association says costs affecting the sector need to be kept under continuous review by government.
It comes as €18 million in funding has formally been made available this week by the Department Of Transport under the 2023 Licence Haulage Scheme to help mitigate rising costs in the industry .
The initiative will see successful applicants entitled to a maximum grant of €1,200 per truck in their fleet to tackle increases in operating costs.
Welcoming the scheme Ennis native & President Of The Irish Road Hauliers Association, Eugene Drennan predicts that top up funding will soon be required.
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