Irish Road Haulage Association

Politician(s) lobbied: Seán Canney (Minister of State), Department of Transport; Darragh O'Brien (Minister), Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment; Carol Nolan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Alan Dillon (Minister of State), Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment; Simon Harris (Tánaiste and Minister), Department of Defence

Intent: Formal communication, urgent attention & update. Meeting to learn more about Gov decision & proposals. Take account of concerns in letter & meet if required. Prompt response regarding steps to support hauliers. Constructive engagement, practical action & meeting to discuses. Address Holyhead matter with counterparts within the British & Welsh Gov's. Meeting to address the issue.

Methods: Letter

Politician(s) lobbied: Micheál Martin (Taoiseach), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Darragh O'Brien (Minister), Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment; Emer Higgins (Minister of State), Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth; Hildegarde Naughton (Minister), Department of Education; Simon Harris (Minister), Department of Finance; Helen McEntee (Minister), Department of Foreign Affairs; Seán Canney (Minister of State), Department of Transport

Intent: Post Budget discussion with Micheál Martin. Meeting to discuss abnormal wide loads & issues associated. Congratulations letter. Congratulations letter. Congratulations letter. Engaging with the EU commission to oppose the introduction of mandatory ZEV purchasing quotas. Meeting request. Contingency & communication plans.

Methods: Letter

Politician(s) lobbied: Peter Burke (Minister), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment; Seán Canney (Minister of State), Department of Transport; Darragh O'Brien (Minister), Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment; Simon Harris (Tánaiste and Minister), Department of Foreign Affairs

Intent: Set up a working group. To meet to keep new schedule. Meeting to disuses the overall permit process. Intervene to address exciting resourcing & to ensure no future delays. Engagement & clarification of the current incorrect construct.

Methods: Letter

Politician(s) lobbied: James Lawless (Minister of State), Department of Transport; Ken Spratt (Secretary General), Department of Transport; Darragh O'Brien (Minister), Department of Transport; Seán Canney (Minister of State), Department of Transport; Jim O'Callaghan (Minister), Department of Justice; Alan Dillon (Minister of State), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment; Antoín Watters (Councillor), Louth County council; Martin Heydon (Minister), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Intent: Proactive approach to prevent future crises. Meeting with all stakeholders. DOT to take action to address the situation. DOT to implement the proposed financial support measures. Meeting request. Insure Holyhead issues remain under scrutiny. Meeting request. Adequate charges. Update on progress. Action on tolls. Meeting request. Issues to be resolved.

Methods: Letter

Politician(s) lobbied: Micheál Martin (Tánaiste and Minister), Department of Foreign Affairs; James Lawless (Minister of State), Department of Transport; Jack Chambers (Minister), Department of Finance; Emer Higgins (Minister of State), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment; Simon Harris (An Taoiseach), Department of the Taoiseach; Mary Lou McDonald (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Paschal Donohoe (Minister), Department of Finance

Intent: Suggestions to address concerns. Discuss changes to legislation. Discuss cost issues further. Discuss exclusion of IRHA rep. Assist in advancing this critical matter. Clarity on industry issues. Address urgent issues due to Holyhead. Swift action to address the situation. Implement proposed financial support measures.

Methods: Letter

Politician(s) lobbied: Michael J. McGrath (Assistant Secretary), Department of Finance; Jack Chambers (Minister of State), Department of Transport; Emer Higgins (Minister of State), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment; Heather Humphreys (Minister), Department of Social Protection; Eamon Ryan (Minister), Department of Transport; Helen McEntee (Minister), Department of Justice; Simon Harris (An Taoiseach), Department of the Taoiseach; Michael McNamara (MEP), European Parliament; Seán Kelly (MEP), European Parliament; Barry Cowen (MEP), European Parliament; Ciaran Mullooly (MEP), European Parliament; Kathleen Funchion (MEP), European Parliament; Billy Kelleher (MEP), European Parliament; Regina Doherty (MEP), European Parliament; Maria Walsh (MEP), European Parliament; Cynthia Ní Mhurchú (MEP), European Parliament; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin (MEP), European Parliament; Nina Carberry (MEP), European Parliament; Lynn Boylan (MEP), European Parliament; Luke Ming Flanagan (MEP), European Parliament; Barry Andrews (MEP), European Parliament

Intent: Meeting request to discuss budget. Meeting request. Meeting request to discuss budget. Support road transport decarbonisiation. Solutions to Ukrainian HGV drivers to continue their employment legally. Asking Gov to intervene on the levy on soil & stone. Calling for an immediate referral of this increase. Like to meet& discuss regularity issues. Concerns regarding the penalties imposed. Defer increase in excise rate on fuel. Express concern of the EPR scheme. Need for crime & drug unit.

Methods: Letter

Politician(s) lobbied: Emer Higgins (Minister of State), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment; Jack Chambers (Minister of State), Department of Transport; Michael McGrath (Minister), Department of Finance; Simon Harris (An Taoiseach), Department of the Taoiseach; Neale Richmond (Minister of State), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment

Intent: Raise issue with Gov & request meeting. 9 points to be considered for the National Ports Policy. Concerns Rosslare Europort not been ran efficiently, Gov to intervene. Funding for retrofit of smart Tacho2, Driving Licence Directive. Congrats on appointment of Taoiseach, request meeting proposals on how our industry can be greener. Abnormal loads permit system & request meeting. Outline Pre-Budget Submission, opportunity to discuss. Congrats & request meeting on rising costs in industry & wages.

Methods: Letter

Politician(s) lobbied: Jack Chambers (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Michael McGrath (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Neale Richmond (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas

Intent: Replacement service. Maximize the available reliefs. Engagement, consultation & information. Georgian driver arrangements to come into affect. Supports to become available. Assistance with toll companies review.

Methods: Letter

Politician(s) lobbied: Michael McGrath (Minister), Department of Finance; Jack Chambers (Minister of State), Department of Transport; Neale Richmond (Minister of State), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment

Intent: Meeting to reduce costs to supply chain. Funding to complete A5 road upgrade. Meeting to reduce the cost of non-fossil fuel sources. 20% non-fossil fuel inclusion rate for National fleet by 2030. Georgian drivers recognition by the RSA. Ease delays of employment permits for drivers from other jurisdictions. Gov to maximize available reliefs. Tolls, Diesel rebate, remove NORA & the better energy level.

Methods: Letter

Politician(s) lobbied: Micheál Martin (Tánaiste and Minister), Department of Foreign Affairs; Jack Chambers (Minister of State), Department of Transport; Paschal Donohoe (Minister), Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform; Michael McGrath (Minister), Department of Finance; Dara Calleary (Minister of State), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment; Leo Varadkar (Taoiseach), Department of the Taoiseach; Simon Coveney (Minister), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment; Peter Burke (Minister of State), Department of Foreign Affairs

Intent: Continue HGV Levy derogation & meeting. The use of Georgian drivers in Ireland. Diesel increase & NORA reintroduction. Request for feedback & chance to discuss. Request for an opportunity to discuss. Request to meet & brief further on the matter (N.I. Protocol).

Methods: Letter