Access to sufficient numbers of expert customs agents and brokers will be critical to the continued free flow of goods between Ireland and Britain, once the Brexit transition period comes to end on 31 December 2020, according to FTA Ireland (FTAI), the business group representing the Irish logistics sector. To help Irish businesses manage the
In response to the publication of the government’s Brexit Readiness Action Plan today (9 September 2020), Aidan Flynn, General Manager of FTA Ireland (FTAI) comments: “With just 16 weeks until the end of the Brexit transition period, FTAI is urging the government to allow the logistics industry to trial and test the new systems for
FTA Ireland, the business group representing the country’s logistics sector, has reacted positively to today’s government announcement of a €3,000 financial incentive for employers taking on apprentices. Speaking after the announcement, made today by Minister Simon Harris TD, FTA Ireland’s General Manager Aidan Flynn was positive about the impact which the new funding will have
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