Ireland’s fuel protests are sparking a wave of targeted support for hauliers and coach operators, while the UK is left waiting in the wings. This proactive approach demonstrates a commitment to addressing the pressing needs of those who keep our transport networks running.
Ireland’s Fuel Protests-The Irish Government has announced measures to support road users manage soaring fuel cost increases.
They’ve committed a €505m package which includes a further 10c per-litre reduction on fuel duty on diesel and petrol.
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That’s a remarkable amount of work hours for a single machine, the Norcar 600 owned by Erkki Rinne is taken well care of, it even has the original Diesel engine.
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Kieran Anders is a forestry contractor working in the lake district. His work involves hand cutting and extracting timber using a skidder and tractor-trailer forwarder.
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It is not possible to eliminate chain shot, but there are simple steps that can be taken to reduce the risk.
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Arwel takes great pride in the fact that the mill has no waste whatsoever, “the peelings are used for children’s playgrounds, gardens and for farm animals in barns in the winter and the sawdust has multiple uses in gardens and farms as well.
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Timber hauliers need to encourage young blood in, and also look after the hauliers we have, we need make the sector a safe and positive place to work.
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They’re also offering targeted support for Ireland’s haulage and coach operators through a new Road Transporters Support Scheme (RTSS) where businesses will receive payments for April and May, if the national average price of diesel exceeds €1.90 per litre in the month. Coach operators providing local link and school transport services are set to receive additional support.
Other countries including France, Spain and Italy are also supporting operators with fuel duty relief and our message is that ministers here must follow suit.
In the UK, the cost of diesel has increased by around 40% since the start of the conflict so we need urgent action to support and give confidence to the road transport businesses on which the economy relies.
We urge the Government to back our industry now with a targeted Essential User Rebate to reduce the cost of moving people and goods.
We’re also campaigning for fair payment terms to support cashflow across the sector, and calling on the Chancellor to scrap fuel duty increases planned from September and delinking from RPI in April 2027.
The country relies on transport operators to move people and goods efficiently and economically. The Government recognises that and now must announce measures that support them to continue doing so.
Source Road Haulage Association Ltd
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