Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 31 March 2022
337. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the steps he is taking to encourage active travel modes to and from work in his Department and public bodies and agencies that operate under his remit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17371/22]
View answerMy Department's offices are located in Miesian Plaza, 50 and Montague Court, Dublin 2. The are 146 indoor and 34 outdoor bicycle parking spaces and 176 lockers available for use by all staff in the Miesian Plaza. There are 20 bicycle parking spaces available in Montague Court. My Department has undertaken an assessment to gain gold standard Cycle Friendly Employer Certification. There is also an action under the Resource Efficiency Action Plan (REAP) in relation to bicycle parking. For the 2021 REAP, my Department has reported on this action as completed, noting that secure bicycle parking is provided and promoted to staff for use.
Staff can also avail of the Cycle to Work Scheme and the Tax Saver Scheme.
My officials have asked the State Agencies under my remit to respond to you directly on the matter.
