THE Irish The Government has granted a temporary extension to truck drivers’ operating hours to ensure parcels are delivered before Christmas following back-to-back delays at Strom Darragh.

This will allow drivers to drive longer with shorter breaks, but drivers will only be able to take advantage of the extended hours twice a week.

The driving limit will be extended to 11 hours per day.

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This represents an increase from the 10 hours per day usually allowed.

Driving time will be capped at 60 hours per week, compared to 56 hours previously.

A Department for Transport spokesperson confirmed that the further easing of restrictions is a national decision. exemption and will not apply outside the Republic of Ireland.