Opposition to Transfer of I.F.S. Hauliers' Services
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NliMEROUS protests were made, last week, against the proposed compulsory transfer of the roadhaulage services of several Irish Free State independent operators to the Great Northern and the Great Southern Railways.
At a meeting of the Drogheda (Co. Meath) Harbour Board, on December 13, Alderman J. Dowd stated that, if these services were transferred to the railway, it would be detrimental to the trade of Drogheda. Without road transport they were going to be thrown back 100 years. Moreover, when Messrs. H. M. S. Catherwood's Belfast-Drogheda-Dublin route was given over to the railway, fares were raised and services were curtailed.
Another member of the Board, Mr. P. D. Mayor, said that, although he was a shareholder of the G.N.R., he would support a resolution protesting against the proposed acquisition of the services operated by the Drogheda firms, Messrs. P. McCloskey and Sons and Messrs. T. Cooney Services.
On the seine day, similar resolutions were agreed to by Drogheda Trades and Labour Council and Meath CornMateo of Agriculture. Mr. Matthew O'Reilly, T.D., presiding at the meeting of the latter body, said that•if the railway took control of the transport system in Meath, the farmers would find themselves severely handicapped.
A meeting of the National Executive Committee of the Irish Motor Hauliers Association was held in Dublin, on Friday last, to consider what action should be taken with regard to the proposed compulsory acquisition of the road-transport services operated by Messrs. P. McCloskey and Sons, Leix Lorries, Ltd., Messrs. T. McDonald, Messrs. Midland Express, Messrs. j, Dooley and Sons, and Messrs. O'Sullivan Bros. It was decided to make representation to the Minister for Industry and commerce. .