Hauliers Seeking Reduction In Toll Prices

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The Irish Road Haulage Association is meeting with Transport Infrastructure Ireland today.

The Irish Road Haulage Association says some hauliers are avoiding toll roads due to "astronomical" costs. 

The organisation is meeting with Transport Infrastructure Ireland today, seeking a reduction in tolls for truck drivers. 

A record of nearly €170 million was collected in toll charges on the M50 alone last year. 

Member of the Midlands Branch of the IRHA, and Owner of Hyland Transport in Rosenallis, Ger Hyland, says hauliers don't want to go through towns and villages, but they have no choice:

President of the Irish Road Haulage Association, Eugene Drennan, says many are leaving the haulage sector because of increased fuel costs: 

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