Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 31 October 2007
270 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Transport if, in view of the positive benefits of cycling in terms of gridlock and CO2 emissions, he will lobby to have the purchase of bicycles and electric pedlec bicycles included in the tax saver commuter scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26208/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraI recognise the positive benefits of cycling and I am committed to increasing the use of cycling as a mode of transport. My Department is commissioning research on international best practice at present, which will inform the development of a National Cycle Policy. This, in turn, will feed into a Sustainable Travel and Transport Action Plan, which I intend publishing in 2008 after a full public consultation process,. The process will inform the precise measures, including fiscal measures, to be adopted in relation to cycling and other issues.
