20/05/2026
Application Portal Opens for Road Transporters Support Scheme
Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien, alongside Minister of State Seán Canney and Minister of State Jerry Buttimer, has announced further details of the Road Transporters Support Scheme (RTSS) as the application portal officially opens.
The initiative is being administered by the Department of Transport, with the necessary application forms now accessible directly on the department's website. Transport operators have until midday on Friday, 12 June 2026, to submit their applications.
Minister for Transport, Darragh O'Brien, said: "The application portal for the Road Transporters Support Scheme is now available on the Department of Transport's website. I am pleased to have been able to put the application process in place quickly as I am acutely aware of the need to get this support out to the sector without any undue delays.
"The application process is very straightforward and all the information the transport operators need to complete their applications is available on the website. I urge the sector to start submitting their applications as soon as possible."
Seán Canney, Minister of State with responsibility for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports, stated: "The opening of the RTSS application portal is the culmination of months of engagement and collaboration with the haulage and coach sector. The last few weeks have been particularly challenging for the sector, and the Scheme will provide much needed support to those that need it most.
"This reflects the commitment of myself, Minister O'Brien and Minister of State Buttimer to provide support to the sector."
Jerry Buttimer, Minister of State with responsibility for Rural Transport, added: "This scheme is a vital step in supporting the operators who keep Ireland connected, particularly in our rural and regional communities. Hauliers and passenger transport providers are the backbone of regional connectivity, ensuring that goods reach every corner of the country and that people can access work, education and services."
The portal officially opened for submissions at 12 noon today, Wednesday 20 May, and is scheduled to close at 12 noon on Friday, 12 June 2026. Comprehensive eligibility criteria, terms and conditions, and details regarding State Aid rules can be reviewed directly on the application portal.
The initiative is being administered by the Department of Transport, with the necessary application forms now accessible directly on the department's website. Transport operators have until midday on Friday, 12 June 2026, to submit their applications.
Minister for Transport, Darragh O'Brien, said: "The application portal for the Road Transporters Support Scheme is now available on the Department of Transport's website. I am pleased to have been able to put the application process in place quickly as I am acutely aware of the need to get this support out to the sector without any undue delays.
"The application process is very straightforward and all the information the transport operators need to complete their applications is available on the website. I urge the sector to start submitting their applications as soon as possible."
"This reflects the commitment of myself, Minister O'Brien and Minister of State Buttimer to provide support to the sector."
Jerry Buttimer, Minister of State with responsibility for Rural Transport, added: "This scheme is a vital step in supporting the operators who keep Ireland connected, particularly in our rural and regional communities. Hauliers and passenger transport providers are the backbone of regional connectivity, ensuring that goods reach every corner of the country and that people can access work, education and services."
The portal officially opened for submissions at 12 noon today, Wednesday 20 May, and is scheduled to close at 12 noon on Friday, 12 June 2026. Comprehensive eligibility criteria, terms and conditions, and details regarding State Aid rules can be reviewed directly on the application portal.
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