Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien has announced an extension of the temporary derogation from certain driving hours and rest period requirements for hauliers, including drivers delivering feed and fertiliser in Ireland beginning on 13 April.
This derogation has now been extended to hauliers delivering feed, fertiliser and other goods, following on from the derogation put in place on 11 April for hauliers transporting liquid fuel used for home heating oil or as a propellant within Ireland.
The derogation aims to offer flexibility for drivers in these exceptional circumstances and to support the recovery of the national energy and food supply chains.
Derogations
The derogations will run for eight days, starting from 13 April.
The derogations which apply to all drivers involved in the road transport of all goods within Ireland includes:
Daily driving limit is increased from nine hours to 11 hours.Maximum weekly driving limit is increased from 56 hours to 60 hours.Fortnightly driving limit is increased from 90 hours to 102 hours.Rules relating to weekly rest are being relaxed by allowing drivers to take a reduced weekly rest of at least 24 hours in each consecutive week during the relaxation period. There will be no obligation on a driver to take at least one regular weekly rest period in any two consecutive weeks until the derogation expires. Furthermore, there will not be any requirement for compensation where reduced weekly rest is being taken.Disrupted
Minister O’Brien commented on the announcement: “The transport of goods of all types within Ireland has been severely disrupted by blockades at ports, rolling protests and closures across our road network.
“While we have restored access to ports and fuel infrastructure, the transport sector continues to be affected by the cumulative impact of the blockades.
“Government is actively working to support recovery and my approval to extend the derogation follows representations from agricultural representatives, retail representatives and other Government departments highlighting the cross-sectoral impacts of recent events. Officials in my Department will continue to monitor this situation closely.”
Minister of State with responsibility for international and road transport, logistics, rail and ports Seán Canney said: “This derogation brings much-needed flexibility and reassurance to those working right across the logistics and supply chain, supporting them to return to normal business practices as soon as possible.
“Of course, the safety of drivers and other road users must not be compromised and these extensions are for use only when necessary.”
Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien has announced an extension of the temporary derogation from certain driving hours and rest period requirements for hauliers, including drivers delivering feed and fertiliser in Ireland beginning on 13 April.
This derogation has now been extended to hauliers delivering feed, fertiliser and other goods, following on from the derogation put in place on 11 April for hauliers transporting liquid fuel used for home heating oil or as a propellant within Ireland.
The derogation aims to offer flexibility for drivers in these exceptional circumstances and to support the recovery of the national energy and food supply chains.
Derogations
The derogations will run for eight days, starting from 13 April.
The derogations which apply to all drivers involved in the road transport of all goods within Ireland includes:
Daily driving limit is increased from nine hours to 11 hours.Maximum weekly driving limit is increased from 56 hours to 60 hours.Fortnightly driving limit is increased from 90 hours to 102 hours.Rules relating to weekly rest are being relaxed by allowing drivers to take a reduced weekly rest of at least 24 hours in each consecutive week during the relaxation period. There will be no obligation on a driver to take at least one regular weekly rest period in any two consecutive weeks until the derogation expires. Furthermore, there will not be any requirement for compensation where reduced weekly rest is being taken.Disrupted
Minister O’Brien commented on the announcement: “The transport of goods of all types within Ireland has been severely disrupted by blockades at ports, rolling protests and closures across our road network.
“While we have restored access to ports and fuel infrastructure, the transport sector continues to be affected by the cumulative impact of the blockades.
“Government is actively working to support recovery and my approval to extend the derogation follows representations from agricultural representatives, retail representatives and other Government departments highlighting the cross-sectoral impacts of recent events. Officials in my Department will continue to monitor this situation closely.”
Minister of State with responsibility for international and road transport, logistics, rail and ports Seán Canney said: “This derogation brings much-needed flexibility and reassurance to those working right across the logistics and supply chain, supporting them to return to normal business practices as soon as possible.
“Of course, the safety of drivers and other road users must not be compromised and these extensions are for use only when necessary.”
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