Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 February 2010
563 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of employees who applied for the cycle to work scheme in his Department; if the scheme has ceased or changed as a result of budget 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7211/10]
View answer599 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of civil and public servants that have signed up for the cycle to work scheme; the cost of the scheme to date in 2010. [7574/10]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 563 and 599 together.
A total of 63 employees in my Department have availed of the Cycle to Work Scheme since its introduction — 45 in 2009, with a further 18 availing of the scheme to date in 2010. Some €13,375 has been spent by departmental employees under the scheme to date in 2010. This amount is being recouped from the individuals concerned as a salary sacrifice under the terms of the Scheme. Tax, PRSI or income levies are not payable on this sacrificed remuneration. The scheme has not been changed as a result of Budget 2010 and will continue to operate in the Department this year.
