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10/07/2008
Truckers Delay Decision On 'Radical Action'
Enraged road hauliers have decided to defer their decision on protesting against high fuel costs.
President of the Irish Road Haulage Association Jimmy Quinn said there was "a hunger for radical action" among members of the association.
However, members of the IRHA heard at a meeting in Athlone, Co Westmeath, on Wednesday night that some progress had been made in talks with officials from the Department of Transport.
Two months ago, the IRHA threatened blockades in protest at the rising cost of fuel, which they say is set to drive many of them out of business.
Hauliers across the world, from Spain to Australia have recently staged blockages over the rising fuel costs, which is one of their business’ main costs.
Last week, riot police were even deployed in Madrid after a three-day nationwide blockade.
A decision on any action by the Irish hauliers has now been deferred until September to allow for talks to progress.
(DW)
President of the Irish Road Haulage Association Jimmy Quinn said there was "a hunger for radical action" among members of the association.
However, members of the IRHA heard at a meeting in Athlone, Co Westmeath, on Wednesday night that some progress had been made in talks with officials from the Department of Transport.
Two months ago, the IRHA threatened blockades in protest at the rising cost of fuel, which they say is set to drive many of them out of business.
Hauliers across the world, from Spain to Australia have recently staged blockages over the rising fuel costs, which is one of their business’ main costs.
Last week, riot police were even deployed in Madrid after a three-day nationwide blockade.
A decision on any action by the Irish hauliers has now been deferred until September to allow for talks to progress.
(DW)
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