Ireland, hauliers want help to decarbonise

Last week, the Department published a public consultation summary report for Ireland’s first 10-year road haulage strategy. A draft of the strategy itself is to be circulated in the autumn and is expected to map out the slashing of greenhouse gases produced by the industry.

According to figures collected by the IRHA, more than 3m litres of fuel are used at the Dublin Port Tunnel toll which accommodates up to 9,000 heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) every day, contributing to high air pollution levels in the area, despite the fact the toll is free for HGVs.

The most recent air quality report from the Environmental Protection Agency described high levels of nitrogen dioxide produced by vehicles around Dublin Port Tunnel as “problematic” and in excess of EU limits on safe air quality.

A laden HGV can consume up to two litres of fuel to get back up to speed after halting. The IRHA warned the Government of this fuel “waste” in its submission to the Department's 10-year road haulage strategy. Read more

Source: IRISH EXAMINER