Holyhead parcel chaos: Government to sign off on emergency rule changes to allow drivers work longer to get deliveries to Ireland

Transport Minister Eamon Ryan stated that the closure of Holyhead Port due to Storm Darragh forced the rerouting of trucks, prompting ministers to draft a derogation to help haulage drivers meet Christmas delivery deadlines.

Irish Road Haulage Association President Ger Hyland highlighted the crisis caused by the Welsh port closure, describing it as having a "devastating effect" with trucks stranded on either side of the Irish Sea.

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