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The Freight Transport Association of Ireland (FTAI) says high operating costs are pricing the country’s transport firms out of the market. Latest figures show that foreign operators are moving most of Ireland’s goods, it says.
FTAI general manager Neil McDonnell, said: “We have consistently warned the Government about the danger of labour substitution by foreign operators. Our drivers are subject to competition from abroad, on both Irish and continental roads. ...
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Freight Transport Association Ireland (FTAI) released photographs of a truck damaged by stone-throwing migrants in Calais. The windscreen of the Virginia International Logistics lorry was cracked in two places in the attack.
FTAI general manager, Neil McDonnell, said: "We understand the terrible conditions under which migrants and asylum seekers are living in ...
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The Freight Transport Association of Ireland has written to foreign affairs and trade minister Charles Flanagan urging him to ensure action is taken so that Irish citizens can use Calais and other French ports without delays or threats to their personal safety.
Striking ferry workers have caused closures and delays at ...
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Freight Transport Association Ireland (FTAI) has called on the European Commission to investigate the Irish government’s decision to press ahead with the introduction of Eirecode postal code system “despite huge industry reservations”. FTAI says that it breaches state aid rules.
FTA Ireland general manager Neil McDonnell described Eirecode as ...
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Freight Transport Association Ireland (FTAI) has condemned fellow industry body the Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) for its involvement in a blockade at Dublin Port on 20 October. FTAI said that the IRHA's action, which was over vehicle taxes. caused traffic chaos across the city and disruption to essential supply ...
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