Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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177. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has given consideration to the proposals of an organisation (details supplied) in respect of budget 2018 in view of the critical importance of this sector to the economy and in further view of the adverse impacts of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40889/17]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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I am very aware of the important role of the haulage sector in our economy and I recognise the difficulties it faces in the current climate. My Department has worked with haulage industry representative organisations to assist the industry and we will continue to examine how it may be supported and how the effects of Brexit on the sector may be mitigated. I have met with industry representative organisations and I will be available in the coming months for further meetings. My officials and I are mindful of the budget proposals submitted by the Irish Road Haulage Association; however, it should be pointed out that any such budgetary provisions are ultimately a matter for the Minister for Finance.