Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 October 2019
556. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if funding for an e-cargo bike grant will be considered for businesses to avail of in order to make a reduction in the price of a cargo bike which can be used for transport and deliveries for short distances in urban areas in view of the serious traffic congestion (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42099/19]
View answerI thank the Deputy for the information he has supplied in relation to this idea.
As he is aware, I am about to launch a consultation on sustainable mobility policy and, as part of that, I would welcome engagement with the Deputy on any particular incentives he might have in mind. I think it important that any proposed fiscal incentive is supported by appropriate analysis and forms part of an overall policy framework, an approach I would hope he supports.
The Deputy will also acknowledge that in relation to purchases for business purposes generally, certain qualifying expenditure can reduce the tax liability on the business, details of which can be obtained from the Revenue Commissioners.
