Advertisement

Lorry Driver Shortage ‘An Imminent National Emergency’ In Ireland

Share this article

09.07 30 Sep 2021


Lorry Driver Shortage ‘An Imminent National Emergency’ In Ireland


Listen to this episode


Share this article

09.07 30 Sep 2021


Ireland is now experiencing a shortage of around 3 to 4 thousand lorry drivers. The shortage is placing massive pressure on haulage companies to keep drivers on the road amid pressures created by Covid and Brexit. Eugene Drennan President of the Irish Road Haulage Association joined us on the show.

Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.

   

You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.


Read more about

Coivd-19 Eugene Drennan Haulage Companies Irish Road Haulage Association Lorry Drivers President Shortage

Related Episodes

Rachael Blackmore retires - re...

00:03:46

Rachael Blackmore retires - reflecting on her legacy

The Hard Shoulder Highlights

00:03:46


Ciara Mangan hopes that her st...

00:11:59

Ciara Mangan hopes that her story can inspire other survivors

The Hard Shoulder Highlights

00:11:59


Why are some subscriptions so...

00:08:07

Why are some subscriptions so hard to cancel? Consumer advice

The Hard Shoulder Highlights

00:08:07


Kids Health Check: Personal Hy...

00:08:11

Kids Health Check: Personal Hygiene

The Hard Shoulder Highlights

00:08:11