Supplementary information submitted by
the Quarry Products Association, Northern Ireland
INDUSTRY UNDER SEVERE THREAT
UP TO 3,600 JOBS AT RISK IN QUARRYING AND RELATED INDUSTRIES
If we consider that Southern hauliers can haul
20-25 miles for Stg£1.60/tonne, then Southern product will
be cheaper than Northern product anywhere within 20 miles of the
border. Approximately half of N Ireland falls within this area.
The above map shows just how close to the border the Rep of Ireland
producers are. In effect, tax free Southern product will always
be cheaper than Northern product in any area within 20 miles of
the border. Rep of Ireland product will dominate half of N Ireland!
Impact of Southern Imports on Northern
Ireland - The Asphalt Sector
Impact of Southern Imports on Northern
Ireland - The Concrete Sector
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