Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 September 2018
384. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps which have been taken to assist an association (details supplied) following receipt of correspondence by his Department in July 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38450/18]
View answerThe Director of the Irish Grain and Feed Association (IGFA) wrote to my Department on behalf of the membership on 17th July seeking the immediate introduction of a derogation for the haulage sector to facilitate increased levels of demands for their services arising from increased levels of demand for the transportation of fodder and feed for animals.
Road Safety is the responsibility of the Department of Transport, Tourism and my Department conveyed this request to the appropriate Department at that time.
