Gas Networks Ireland and Bia Energy have reached a major milestone in Ireland’s energy transition with the successful connection of Bia Energy’s €90 million renewable biomethane gas facility in Huntstown, Co. Dublin to the national gas network. This marks the first time that a biomethane production plant has been directly...
For decades, diesel has been the undisputed fuel of Ireland’s road haulage industry. It offers excellent range, rapid refuelling, an extensive infrastructure network and a proven ability to power trucks carrying heavy loads over long distances. Leaving aside the the spiralling cost of road diesel, pressure on the industry to...
Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien, has pubished the Hierarchy of Use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) Across Transport and Other Sectors Report. which examines the growing demand for HVO, and how State intervention can best promote efficient use of this renewable energy within and outside the transport sector both in...
The GRAZE Vehicle Grant Scheme is an important Irish Government-backed initiative aimed at helping hauliers and commercial fleet operators move from diesel to gas-powered vehicles, particularly as Ireland looks to decarbonise the HGV sector. What is GRAZE? GRAZE stands for Green Renewable Agricultural Zero Emissions. It is led by Gas...
FTA Irel;and is calling for a balanaced policy approach from government, as fuel prices to continue to spiral. Ireland’s transport and logistics sector remains heavily dependent on fuel to keep goods and services moving across the economy. “Operators are facing a growing cost challenge as the Government considers the phased...
Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) deserves a much bigger role in Ireland’s road-haulage sector — not as a replacement for electrification, but as a practical bridge between today’s diesel fleet and tomorrow’s zero-emission transport system. Ireland’s HGV industry faces a difficult reality: thousands of trucks are already on the road, many...
O’Leary International Tansport has added another Mercedes-Benz Actros to its fleet supllied by Somers Commercials. Built for long-distance transport, this Actros L combines efficiency, driver comfort and reliability to help keep operations moving day after day. Established in 1989 by William O’Leary, O’Leary International has grown from modest beginnings to...
Hanlon Transport in Greenore, Co. Louth has taken delivery of a superb Renault T-High 520 truck supplied by Setanta Vehicle Sales. The truck was supplied with a Hollywood Signs livery in the Diageo Guinness Zero Zero colours. With its Europe emissions compliant fleet and 24/7 integrated vehicle tracking, Hanlon Transport...
Ireland’s transport sector is under increasing pressure to reduce carbon emissions, and heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) remain one of the biggest contributors to road transport emissions. While battery-electric trucks are still in the early stages of adoption, there is a compelling case for their use in Ireland—particularly for urban, regional...
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) is offering advice on axle weights to keep hauliers legal and compliant. “Many operators focus on the vehicle’s total weight, but that’s only part of the picture. You could still be committing an offence if one or more axles exceed their permitted weight,” IRHA...
There is mounting unease within the road transport sector regarding the risk of diesel theft, says technology specialist Brigade Electronics, as organised criminal gangs look to exploit the high costs caused by fuel price volatility. According to the company’s Global Telematics Lead Engineer, James Tyrrell, these concerns have driven a...
The Irish haulage industry is essential to the economy, but several barriers make it difficult for new businesses and drivers to enter the sector. These barriers have become more significant due to rising costs, regulation, and labour shortages. 1. High Start-Up Costs Starting a haulage business requires substantial capital investment,...
All roads will lead to the Gleneagle Hotel in Killarney, Co. Kerry on the first weekend in September for the Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) Annual Conference and Dinner. Taking place on Friday 4th & Saturday 5th September members will gather for the 2026 renewal, which promises to be one...
Aside from high fuel prices, the Irish haulage industry is facing a range of structural challenges that are affecting profitability, recruitment and long-term sustainability. Many of these issues have been highlighted by the industry itself and by government in recent months. 1. Driver Shortage One of the biggest challenges is...
The HGV driver shortage in Ireland is a long-term issue driven by an ageing workforce, high training costs, poor work-life balance, increasing regulatory requirements, and competition from other sectors. Solving it will require a combination of industry and government initiatives, writes John Loughran. Here are some of the most practical...