53. Deputy Frankie Feighan asked the Minister for Transport the approximate timeframe for the processing and payment of an application for a person (details supplied) under the road transporters support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52124/26]

The Road Transporters Support Scheme (RTSS) opened at noon on 20 May 2026 and closed at noon on 12 June 2026. 4,406 applications were submitted to my Department by licenced hauliers, licenced passenger operators, and the own account sector. 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 will commence to successful applicants in the coming weeks.