Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 July 2026
124. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport the number of applications received, approved and refused under the road transporters scheme, broken down by county and by category of operator; the number of approved applicants that have received payment to date; the number awaiting payment, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54013/26]
View answerThe application window for the Road Transporters Support Scheme (RTSS) closed at noon on Friday 12 June 2026. During the application period, a total of 4,406 applications were received in respect of 31,509 vehicles. 2,264 (51%) of applications were made by licensed road haulage operators, 456 (10%) of applications were made by licensed road passenger operators and 1,686 (38%) of applications were made by own-account operators.
Payments were made to approximately 175 applicants on Friday 10 July, and more payments will follow once additional applications have been fully assessed.
