Taoiseach Leo Varadkar will be in Killarney on Saturday to deliver the keynote address to the annual conference of the Irish Road Haulage Association at the Gleneagle Hotel.
The Fine Gael leader will address delegates at gala dinner on Saturday night which will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the foundation of the association.
Earlier, Junior Transport Minister, Jack Chambers TD will address the conference at lunch time on Saturday while Kerry TD Deputy Michael Healy-Rae will give a welcome address to delegates on Friday evening.
The conference will also see the appointment of a new President of the Irish Road Haulage Association when outgoing office holder, Eugene Drennan, is succeeded by Ger Hyland.
The Irish Road Haulage Association is the representative body for the licensed haulage sector. Founded in 1973, it represents the interests of the Irish haulage industry both at home and internationally.
Key issues that are likely to be addressed at the annual conference include the ongoing impact on Brexit as new UK border restrictions are pending in October 2023 and January 2024, a pre-Budget submission, the greening of the national haulage fleet and the opportunities and challenges in transitioning to a zero carbon future and tackling excessive operating costs impacting on licensed hauliers, including fuel costs, toll charges, insurance and compliance costs.
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