Transport

Road hauliers ‘will cut emissions by 25% if government trims their costs’

Eugene Drennan of the IRHA said the necessary investments could be made to trucks over the coming years, on condition the government agrees to cut excise duties and other taxes on operators

Eugene Drennan, president of the Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA). ‘Hauliers will invest in low emissions trucks, but we have to be supported by the state.’ Picture: John Kelly