• Operators in the Irish waste removal sector are preparing to be brought under haulage licence regulations.
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Legislation to include carriage of rubble and clay in the construction industry and waste in other industries is being considered by the Irish minister responsible for road haulage. In the meantime, if such operators engage in the transport of goods, for hire and reward, other than rubble, clay and certain wastes, they must be licensed for haulage.
Minister of State for Public Enterprise Joe Jacob TD says enforcement checks have been stepped up significantly and a targeted blitz of certain areas and industries, including the concrete and construction sectors, is underway.
An enforcement forum now meets regularly to monitor the effectiveness of the enforcement regime.
Toper operator and mem ber of the Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) management committee, Vincent Caulfield, spoke up in support of the proposal: "I think they should be brought in to get rid of the illegal tipping aspect of the industry" IRHA chief executive officer David Walsh is cautiously welcoming: "We welcome any moves to have a wider definition of what constitutes 'goods' brought under the licensing legislation."