Seanad debates

Wednesday, 5 February 2003

There are factors which must make truck drivers incensed at the pace of traffic like the huge hold ups in cities, small towns and on roads with road works. The fact that they have to deliver under the just-in-time system operated by many supermarkets and other businesses – where the goods have to be brought to the shelves immediately and must arrive at a particular slot and be in the yard at a particular time – is not a good enough excuse. We also export goods which have to make it to the ferries but the fact that one is rushing to make a ferry does not mean one can put lives at risk. I am glad the Minister of State is here tonight because he will know from his practice that morbidity rates for those involved in crashes involving trucks are appalling. This must be taken into account.

Comments

No comments

Log in or join to post a public comment.