Covid-19 tests for Irish hauliers could further delay deliveries of food, groceries, and parcels

Wexford Independent TD and former hauliers' representative Verona Murphy warned that Irish trading capacity will be reduced 'to about the 1980s' if blockages caused by Covid-19 and Brexit are not dealt with immediately. Picture: Eamonn Farrell/RollingNews.ie

Supplies of food, groceries, and parcels could face fresh delays after France introduced a requirement for truck drivers travelling from Ireland to produce a negative Covid-19 test result.

Supplies from continental Europe into Ireland — including fresh food, groceries, and online shopping — could face disruption as a result of the measures. Introduction of a similar regime for British truckers before Christmas led to major tailbacks at the English Channel ports.