A Clare haulier claims overgrown hedges represent an "ongoing battle" for people in his industry. The Irish Road Haulage Association says the average medium-sized haulier is losing two mirrors a week on their truck fleet at a cost of €1,000 due to damage caused by hedgerows. A survey of 620 professional heavy goods vehicle drivers conducted last year by the RSA found 75% reported overgrown vegetation to be challenging while driving. Ennis-based former IRHA President Eugene Drennan insists inadequate maintenance can pose serious road safety risk.