Claire Kerrane
Question:237. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Transport when payments under the road transporters support scheme will begin issuing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46534/26]
View answerThursday, 18 June 2026
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The application window for the Road Transporters Support Scheme (RTSS) closed on Friday, 12 June. Approximately 4,400 applications were submitted by licenced hauliers, licenced passenger operators, and the own account sector. This is a significant increase on the number of applications for the Licenced Haulier Emergency Support Scheme and Licenced Haulier Support Scheme, which received approximately 3,000 and 2,800 applications respectively.
The applications are now being assessed against the Scheme eligibility criteria to ensure that payments are only made to eligible businesses in respect of eligible vehicles. This will be finalised as quickly as possible and payments made to successful applicants in the coming weeks.
Payments will be made for March, April, and May. Successful applicants will receive one single payment to include the three months of the Scheme.