Ireland’s two trade associations for the haulage industry are calling for talks with the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government, Alan Kelly to discuss proposed tyre waste management regulations that could result in a three-fold increase in truck tyre disposal costs.
RecruitAuto.ie has welcomed figures from the Central Statistics Office, which show that the numbers signing on have dropped 24,900 in the past year, and unemployment now stands at 9.3 per cent, compared to 10.6 per cent at the same time last year.
The Irish Farmers Journal has reported that farmers are now facing a mandatory tyre recycling fee of up to €20 per tractor tyre. following a decision by the Minister for the Environment, Alan Kelly, to replace the existing TRACS scheme with a new tyre-compliance scheme, run by Repak.
FTA Ireland (FTAI) has called on Environment Minister, Alan Kelly to engage in dialogue with the haulage industry on the implementation of the new Producer Responsibility Initiative (PRI) for waste tyres.
Independent TD Mattie McGrath has called on Environment Minister, Alan Kelly to delay the proposed establishment of the Producer Responsibility Initiative (PRI) for waste tyres following an Oireachtas briefing, he facilitated on behalf of he Independent Tyre Wholesalers & Retailers Association (ITWRA). The ITWRA fears the move will lead to the elimination of up 1,000
Pitzone featured the Butler range of tyre equipment on its stand at the Auto Trade EXPO, including the brand’s flagship 3D alignment system, tyre changers and wheel balancers.
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