ITIA wants the tyre sector licensed and regulated by government, TyreTrade.ie can confirm.

ITIA President Kevin Farrell says the focus of all ITIA projects this year has culminated in the drive for licensing programme. “All sectors in the association have pledged their full support for this exciting initiative, to bring much needed regulation into our trade,” Farrell commented.

He added: For far too long entry into tyre retail has been unchecked, leaving us with a thriving black market in tyre retail, where outlets are being run by people with no experience or expertise in the fitment and repair of tyres. We must continue to work to bring improved standards and to lobby for regulation for the set up and management of tyre outlets in Ireland.”