Foreign hauliers get Garda escorts as they breach EU law, say Irish firms

A number of foreign haulage firms are receiving Garda escorts while they break EU legislation and put Irish drivers and haulage firms out of business, according to the Irish Road Hauliers Association.

At least four haulage companies, from Germany, Holland, Scotland, and the North, have been accused of flouting European cabotage legislation which bans foreign hauliers from doing more than three journeys in a country before leaving.

The firms have been involved in the transportation of parts for wind turbines being imported by Siemens through Foynes Port.