Following the final adoption of the EU Mobility Package this week, Aidan Flynn, General Manager of FTA Ireland (FTAI), comments: “As the business group representing the Irish logistics sector, FTAI is disappointed with the final Mobility Package. While the objectives of the package are commendable, the views of industry on how to achieve them have
The appointment of a dedicated minister for transport and logistics is vital to leading the country forward through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Brexit and climate change, according to FTA Ireland (FTAI), the business group representing the country’s logistics sector. Speaking on the landmark appointment of Junior Minister Hildegarde Naughton to the new role,
FTA Ireland (FTAI), the business group which represents the country’s logistics business, has welcomed news that the formation of a new government is imminent, after Fine Gael, Fianna Fail and the Green Party confirmed they had agreed to set up an alliance to govern. But, as Aidan Flynn, general manager at FTAI confirms, the challenge
The government’s ‘Return to Work Safely’ protocol requires all employers and employees to receive training on safe practices in the workplace to prevent the spread of COVID-19. FTAI, the business group representing the Irish logistics sector, has today (28 May 2020) launched two online training courses, designed for those working within the freight distribution, logistics
The recommencement of Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness (CVR) testing from today (18 May 2020) is welcome news for the Irish logistics sector, according to FTA Ireland (FTAI), but the government must provide clearer and more consistent guidance to allow logistics businesses to operate in a safe and sustainable manner. Aidan Flynn, General Manager of FTAI, comments:
The government’s Return to Work Safely Protocol needs revising to provide consistent and clear guidance on the correct use of PPE in the logistics workplace, according to FTA Ireland (FTAI). Responding to the document, released this weekend, the business group is also urging government to provide certainty on the availability of PPE, particularly when physical
The Irish government needs to provide additional financial support to logistics businesses to keep supply chains resilient during the Covid-19 outbreak, according to FTA Ireland (FTAI). The organisation’s Covid-19 Impact Survey, released today (15 April 2020), shows that 71% of logistics businesses have seen a drop in revenue since the start of the pandemic. Aidan
The list of essential service providers was published on Saturday the 28th of March 2020. Refer to the guidance https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/dfeb8f-list-of-essential-service-providers-under-new-public-health-guidelin/ to decide whether your organisation is providing an essential service; it is not necessary to seek official authorisation if you are providing an essential service, you should identify those employees (including sub-contractors and so on)
Extension of Driver CPC card expiry dates: RSA Statement: Due to the restrictions imposed by the Covid-19 crisis, professional bus and truck drivers may encounter some difficulty in undertaking their annual CPC training at the current time. In order to ensure a continuous flow of goods within the EU, drivers with valid Irish Driver CPC
Please note the following regarding ADR driver training certificates and safety advisor certificates Ireland has co-signed Multilateral Agreement (MLA), M324 Corona-Virus – impact on dangerous goods trainings and examination (see http://www.unece.org/trans/danger/multi/multi.html for list of MLAs). The MLA covers ADR driver training certificates and safety adviser certificates that are due to expire between 1 March 2020