Road Transporters Support Scheme (RTSS) – Funding Available for Irish Businesses

Road Transporters Support Scheme (RTSS)

The Irish Government has introduced the Road Transporters Support Scheme (RTSS) to assist businesses facing increased fuel costs.

This scheme provides financial support to qualifying transport operators, helping to alleviate some of the additional costs currently affecting the sector. The scheme is open for applications until midday on 12 June 2026.

Who May Qualify?

The scheme is available to certain road transporters, including:

  • Licensed road haulage operators
  • ‘Own account’ road haulage operators who deliver their own goods to their customers using their own vehicles and drivers employed by them
  • Licensed road passenger operators

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for support under the RTSS, businesses must:

  • Be tax compliant and registered with Revenue
  • Operate qualifying vehicles in accordance with scheme requirements
    • The vehicle must be registered on the Department of Transport’s National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF) database;
    • The vehicle must be properly taxed, including the payment of any arrears;
    • The vehicle must have a valid Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Testing (CVRT) certificate if it is more than 12-months old;
    • The vehicle has a gross vehicle weight exceeding 3.5 tonnes;
    • The vehicle is used by you/your company in the course of your normal business activity.

What Funding is Available?

Eligible businesses may receive:

  • Payments of up to €1,350 per qualifying vehicle up to and including 5 vehicles per operator
  • Payments of up to €790 per qualifying vehicle for 6 to 20 vehicles per operator
  • Payments of up to €300 per qualifying vehicle for 21+ vehicles

How Crowleys DFK Can Support You

We understand that navigating government support schemes can be complex and time-consuming. Our team can assist your business at every stage of the process, including:

  • Reviewing your eligibility against scheme criteria
  • Calculating your potential claim value
  • Assisting with the preparation of supporting documentation
  • Managing the submission process
  • Ensuring ongoing compliance with scheme requirements

Our aim is to help you maximise your entitlement while minimising the administrative burden on your business.

Should you require any assistance in this area, please contact us.

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