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Ireland's diesel rebate scheme operates in accordance with the EU's energy tax directive and the general block exemption regulation on state aid. In 2025, almost €40 million was paid out under the diesel rebate scheme. The temporary enhancement to the diesel rebate scheme has been agreed … passenger services during this challenging period. I recall that Deputy Doherty previously raised the issues with the operation of the diesel rebate scheme. I am advised that Revenue has had ongoing engagement with the representative bodies in relation to the diesel rebate scheme. Revenue highlighted that incomplete

Government we have acted to mitigate the impacts across society with a broad range of measures. Some of the measures, like the diesel rebate scheme and the fuel allowance extension, are targeted, while others are more broad reaching, such as the excise rate reductions. As we have stated … mentioned, section 1 relates to the diesel rebate scheme, which was introduced in 2013 to provide support for essential road users at times when the price of auto diesel was relatively high. The diesel rebate scheme, DRS, is permitted under Article 7 of the energy tax directive, subject

have looked at this issue in terms of both access and cash flow in relation to the diesel rebate scheme. As the Deputy knows, the diesel rebate scheme is a state aid that provides qualifying road haulage and passenger transport operators with a partial repayment of mineral … almost €40 million was paid out under the scheme, providing targeted support to the road haulage and passenger transport sectors. The diesel rebate scheme rate of repayment is linked to the average retail price of auto diesel, based on data from the CSO. A 7.5 cent rebate

Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he is aware of the issue around accessing and cash flow in relation to the diesel rebate scheme; if consideration has been given to providing the benefit of the diesel rebate scheme as a direct cut on excise on diesel

April in relation to the fuel crisis. Section 1, as the Minister of State said, relates to the increase in the diesel rebate scheme. I have raised this issue on many occasions with the Minister of State and the senior Minister, given the fact that many hauliers have … this House over and over again for a completely different approach. Because of how the EU energy directive is designed, when the diesel rebate scheme is increased, the space for the Government to reduce excise for the wider general public is reduced. However, there

portrayed, to absolve and mitigate all of the effects of the energy increases. Deputy Doherty raised concerns with regard to the diesel rebate scheme and cash flow issues for recipients. The Government is cognisant of the current difficulties being faced by licensed operators. I would highlight that … diesel rebate scheme will provide much-needed cash flow to the sector. I can confirm that Revenue has reviewed its internal processes and identified several IT solutions, which are to be implemented to issue refunds faster to compliant taxpayers. The Deputy was also critical of the fact that

cent to the end of 2030, to mitigate costs and address energy poverty; — the Government increased the maximum repayment allowable under the Diesel Rebate Scheme from 7.5 cent up to 12 cent per litre of diesel, which will apply until 30th June, 2026; — these interventions have been designed … motorists for an average 50-litre fill at the pumps. Every single motorist is benefiting from those interventions. We are enhancing the diesel rebate scheme. We are delaying the scheduled May increase in carbon tax until later in the year. We are reducing the NORA levy

This is tied to the latter amendment and I will speak further at length on that. Recommendation No. 1 deals with the diesel rebate scheme, which operates within a window that closes on 1 October. That is the wrong decision and it should be extended beyond the budget … reviewed at the time of the budget, which is the following week, with a decision taken broadly not just on the diesel rebate scheme but also, as we will see in recommendation No. 2, the excise duty that will be placed on petrol and diesel and whether that

place; — this package of supports is in addition to the measures announced in March, which included: — an expansion of the diesel rebate scheme, backdating it to January, to help sectors of the economy most impacted by the rise of fuel costs; and — an extension of the fuel allowance … chain that are critically important to that. They are on top of additional measures that were taken, such as expansion of the diesel rebate scheme. The extension for a further four weeks of the fuel allowance, which has been referenced, is very important. What has not been referenced

quarters of licensed operators. That helped keep doors open and kept people in work at a vulnerable moment. We also have the diesel rebate scheme. Above €1.43 per litre, hauliers can receive up to 7.5 cent per litre back. However, only 45% of operators claim it. That tells … second step is to design climate measures in a way that helps rather than penalises smaller operators. We should make sure the diesel rebate scheme is fully taken up and ensure alternative fuel grants are sized so that small, family-run hauliers can access them, not just

experiencing real and immediate financial pressure including reductions in excise rates for fuels and increased repayment rates for eligible recipients of the diesel rebate scheme. On 12 April the Government agreed a new additional package of measures to further reduce excise rates on fuel and it announced additional … coupled with, such as the significant excise duty reductions, the National Oil Reserves Agency, NORA, levy pause and the increase in the diesel rebate scheme, which is administered by the Revenue Commissioners and runs until the end of July. By any fair assessment, and to be fair

cent per litre of petrol and 7.4 cent per litre of green diesel. We increased the maximum repayment rate under the diesel rebate scheme from 7.5 cent to 12 cent per litre of qualifying fuel, supporting the road haulage and passenger transport sectors. We provided an additional … affected sectors, road transport operators, farmers, farm contractors and fishers. We have also ensured that the enhanced maximum repayment rate under the diesel rebate scheme will now be extended until the end of this year. Taken together, this Government will have provided more than €1.3 billion in supports

order. The amendment proposes that a report be produced on the efficacy of the increase of 4.5 cent in the diesel rebate scheme rate within one week of the passing of this resolution. As the scheme operates on a quarterly basis and claims can be made … transport operators, including the bus operators who bring people to work and who bring our children to school. The enhancements to the diesel rebate scheme are positive and are targeted at those operators I have described. There is a clear expectation that it will also have a knock

European Union (EU) per head capita which has included: — excise duty reductions on diesel, petrol and 'green diesel'; — an enhanced Diesel Rebate Scheme for the entirety of 2026; — the deferral of the 1st May Carbon Tax increase; — the extension of the fuel allowance for one month; — funds made … examining different options available in relation to the cost of home heating oil ahead of the budget. We enhanced the diesel rebate scheme for hauliers and passenger transport operators. We introduced bespoke schemes to support road transport operators, farmers, farm contractors and fishers. We also reduced the NORA

driven by market factors. These excise reductions, in conjunction with the NORA reduction and the changes to the fuel allowance and diesel rebate scheme, which has significantly increased by 60%, underwrite the supply lines. This really impacts on inflation for many of the groceries that we buy every … ensuring we are underwriting the support for supply chains through our haulage sector, which has seen an increase of 60% in the diesel rebate scheme, as well as the measures at the pumps. Critically, there have been other measures like the €250 million package and the reduction

outlets and hotels; — sectoral fuel supports and cuts to Excise Duty have been introduced by the Government, which includes changes to the Diesel Rebate Scheme that were backdated to January 2026; — struggling households will have to wait over five months, until October, to find out what supports … reduced due to rising prices and wage increases. We want to see this backdated to January, just as the diesel rebate scheme changes were backdated by several weeks. We want to see targeted energy income tax credits worth €400 for working households with incomes of less than

National Oil Reserves Agency levy, reduced Excise Duty on green diesel by 7.4 cent per litre, increased repayments under the Diesel Rebate Scheme, and extended the Fuel Allowance to the end of April; — the Government has also agreed to delay the increase in carbon tax to later … excise duty on diesel by 32 cent per litre and 27 cent per litre for petrol, including the reduction in the NORA levy. We have also reduced excise duty on green diesel by 7.4 cent per litre. We increased repayments under the diesel rebate scheme and we extended

real jobs and real communities at risk. Government has taken steps, such as the €18 million licensed haulage support scheme and the diesel rebate scheme, and these have helped to some degree, but they are temporary, limited in scope and often underutilised. For example, only 45% of eligible … operators claimed the diesel rebate last year. We have to ask why. It is because this process is complex and small operators simply do not have the administrative capacity to navigate it. This is not just about cost but about competitiveness. When haulage costs rise, Irish SMEs lose

fuel. The rising costs associated with these essential elements of our transport infrastructure are unsustainable. In 2022 and 2023, two temporary haulage support schemes were initiated by the Department of Transport, which provided much-needed financial relief to the sector. In those two years alone, €15.6 million … many operators still face significant challenges. Fortunately, diesel prices have receded from the peaks witnessed in the latter half of 2022. The diesel rebate scheme in place since 2013 is available for licensed haulage operators with vehicles over 7.5 tonnes. With diesel prices over €1.43 per litre, including

forward to hearing the outcomes of this important work. In regard to the ongoing reliance on diesel, I remind Deputies that the diesel rebate scheme, DRS, has been in place since 2013 and remains available to licensed haulage operators in respect of vehicles over 7.5 tonnes. At diesel … prices over €1.43, including VAT, a maximum rebate of 7.5 cent per litre is provided. While not all haulage operators qualify for the scheme, it should be noted that the total number of DRS claimants in 2023 represented only 46% of the total number of eligible road haulage

cent to the end of 2030, to mitigate costs and address energy poverty; — the Government increased the maximum repayment allowable under the Diesel Rebate Scheme from 7.5 cent up to 12 cent per litre of diesel, which will apply until 30th June, 2026; — these interventions have been designed

inclusive basis; — provided targeted relief to haulage and bus passenger operators, by increasing the maximum repayment allowable under the Diesel Rebate Scheme from 7.5 cent up to 12 cent per litre of diesel, for the first two quarters of 2026, at a cost of €10 million; and — extended

just those who shout the loudest. This scheme complements the broader package - the excise reductions, the NORA levy adjustments, and the enhanced diesel rebate scheme - demonstrating that this Government is prepared to use every lever available to protect workers, businesses and consumers. I encourage all eligible operators

reduce fuel costs, including a reduction in excise on petrol by 15 cent and diesel by 20 cent, an increase in the diesel rebate scheme for haulage and bus passenger operators from 7.5 cent up to 12 cent per litre of diesel, a temporary reduction of the NORA

easy scheme to administer. The individuals who go to work and are hard-pressed would benefit from it. While the diesel rebate scheme and others put in place on the agri side are welcome, we cannot forget the people we represent. I refer particularly to pensioners and those

Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he is aware of the issue around accessing and cash flow in relation to the diesel rebate scheme; if consideration has been given to providing the benefit of the diesel rebate scheme as a direct cut on excise on diesel

Catherine Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will urgently review the exclusion of HGV driving schools from the diesel rebate scheme in view of the substantial fuel costs incurred by these businesses, the essential service they provide in training HGV and bus drivers

Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the full-year cost of the Diesel Rebate Scheme in 2026, 2025, 2024 and 2023, including the portion of the cost which consists of the enhancement of the scheme in 2026; and the projected cost

Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will ensure that the €60 million that was assigned for farmers and contractors for the diesel rebate scheme will be ring fenced for them and distributed to them over the next four months. [64970/26

Tóibín asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the amount that has been paid out to date to hauliers under the extended diesel rebate scheme. [39405/26

Deputy Michael Collins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the way in which the diesel rebate scheme operates for hauliers the current and projected rebate rates per litre; the basis on which the rebate is calculated, including whether it is linked to the price paid per litre

Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way in which the diesel rebate scheme operates for agricultural contractors and farmers; the current and projected rebate rates per litre; the basis on which the rebate is calculated, including whether it is linked

introduced on 24 March 2026, according to the cost of the reductions in excise on petrol and diesel; the cost of the diesel rebate scheme increase, including a breakdown of the cost of backdating it to 1 January 2026; and the cost of fuel allowances. [24099/26

Deputy Ged Nash asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he is considering a policy change that will extend a VAT rebate scheme on diesel, equivalent to the scheme available for hauliers, that would cover the commercial coach sector; the estimated cost of such a rebate