recovery operators is that they must be trained to IFRS standards if they’re applying for Government or Garda contracts. The IFRS wouldn’t exist if people didn’t need us.” Despite the downturn, Eamon is optimistic for the future of the industry. “Money is tight at the moment, but recovery operators will take hope from the fact that more NRA (National Road Authority) contracts are coming on stream. As for the training side of things, Derek (Beahan) and I recently met other EU training bodies in Frankfurt where we discussed the future of the industry at length. Everyone was in a positive mood, so the outlook appears bright.” Eamon and Derek operate their own vehicle recovery companies – Kelly Motor Services and Derek Beahan Ltd. Kelly Motor Services, which trades as KFG Ltd, was founded by Eamon’s brother Liam, who has remained as a director along with sister Eilish, in 1976. The company now employs 25 staff and operates 32 tow trucks. In 2007, Kelly Motor Services was awarded the inaugural M50 and M11 Motorway vehicle recovery service contract by the NRA. The aim of the service is to minimise traffic disruption
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caused by broken-down vehicles, especially during peak hours. Kelly Motor Services had five recovery vehicles dedicated to the M50 which are strategically located along what is Ireland’s busiest motorway.
To book a course at the IFRS’s training centre in Unit 1, Holfeld Park, Kilmacanogue, Co. Wicklow, please contact Christine on 01-2762607 or 087-6900895. Credit card details must be provided for booking deposit.
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