Local members of the Irish Road Haulage Association have heralded the success of a new pilot traineeship for HGV driving.
A delegation from the North West Branch visited Leinster House recently, where they were hosted by Donegal Minister Joe McHugh.
“The Irish Road Haulage Association have shown great initiative in creating a traineeship programme for HGV driving,” Minister McHugh said.
“I am was delighted to see the team so engaged in the idea, including John Hegarty, from the association’s North West Branch, and Ivor Reilly from Ballybofey.
“The results of the pilot show a big plus for anyone who is considering a new career path or a new training programme.”
Mr McHugh, Minister for Education and Skills, said: “The need for qualified and skilled long distance HGV drivers has to be understood in the context of Brexit and also the growing European market and where Irish businesses will be marketing, selling and delivering the products too in the coming years.
“I am delighted the pilot project was so successful and offered a new line of work for trainees. I look forward to hearing about the potential for the programme to be developed in the future.”
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