There have been calls locally for supports for hauliers and agricultural contractors.
Independent councillor Shane P. O'Reilly says both sectors are on their knees due to increasing fuel costs and a lack of relief.
While there is a rebate scheme for hauliers, councillor O'Reilly says this will not alleviate the cash flow problems, and agricultural contractors are not included in the rebate scheme anyway.
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He says that these workers are the 'life blood' of the community and suggested a reduced VAT rate:
