Haulage Industry

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 November 2021

Tuesday, 9 November 2021

Questions (203)

Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

203. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport if a matter in relation to the ability of hauliers to charge for delays experienced at unloading and loading points (details supplied) will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53966/21]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications

Neither national nor EU road haulage legislation deals with the charging by road haulage operators for delays experienced at unloading and loading points. It would appear that the issue of any such charges is a contractual matter between hauliers and their customers.