Michael Healy-Rae
Ceist:20. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport when a grant be provided to a haulage operator (details supplied). [69044/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 30 September 2026
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Freagraí scríofa
My Department received approximately 4,400 applications for support under the Road Transporters Support Scheme, in respect of approximately 31,500 vehicles. As of 29 September 2026, approximately 3,750 applications have been assessed and approved for payment. Officials in my Department are working to process the remaining applications promptly.
The applicant referred to by the Deputy received an assessment result on 01 September. A clarification email reaffirming the application assessment outcome was sent to the applicant on 04 September.
If an applicant believes a vehicle has been incorrectly excluded from the scheme, they will have the opportunity to appeal their assessment. My Department will announce the date for the opening of the RTSS appeals process in the coming days. Applicants are encouraged to monitor the RTSS webpage for updates on the appeals process.
Only applicants that have a valid RTSS Application ID will be permitted to submit an appeal. Applicants may request an appeal if an application has been refused or if support was not provided for one or more vehicles included on an application. Submitting an appeal does not guarantee that it will be successful, and each appeal will be assessed on its own merits and in accordance with the appeals eligibility criteria.
Applicants are encouraged to review the appeals process terms and conditions and eligibility criteria in full once they are publicly available and gather any relevant supporting documentation before the appeals portal opens. All appeals must be supported by evidence. My Department will not consider an appeal submitted without supporting evidence.