Irish hauliers fear return to 90s customs controls if Brexit goes ahead

Irish hauliers say a Brexit could mark a return to customs controls of the 90s.

Irish hauliers fear return to 90s customs controls if Brexit goes ahead

Irish hauliers say a Brexit could mark a return to customs controls of the 90s.

Truck drivers say the UK's vote on EU membership could have a significant impact on the cost of their business.

Approximately 70% of our exports travel to the UK, the majority of which are brought by hauliers.

The Irish Road Haulage Association is holding its annual conference in Wexford today, where the possibility of a Brexit is top of the agenda.

President Verona Murphy said a Brexit could mean a return to practices of the past.

"In France for instance we used to spend all night in the market, clearing our meat produce from Ireland…Drivers would effectively stand around all night waiting for customs clearance before they could deliver their product.

"I would expect something similar would happen in the UK if it's no longer part of Europe."

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