Mattie McGrath (Tipperary South, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I welcome that statement. It is positive and I hope to see it in the budget in the coming weeks. I am sure road hauliers will be celebrating. They will probably do a drive-through just to celebrate such good news but seeing is believing and actions speak louder than words. I will hold the Minister to his statement and I am sure the hauliers will as well. This issue has to be dealt with as it is a vital industry, as acknowledged by the Minister. It provides vital employment and is vital for our exports as well.

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