Foreign hauliers ‘break the law’

The president of the Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has called on the State to enforce the law against some foreign hauliers who are operating illegally in Ireland.

The Road Safety Authority confirmed it is investigating the claims.

IRHA president Eoin Gavin said foreign truck drivers were breaching European Cabotage legislation by working here long-term without an Irish haulage licence. Hauliers found to be in breach of the law face a maximum fine of €500,000.