Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 2 April 2009
110 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will report on the operation of the cycle to work scheme in her Department; if all agencies under the remit of her Department will be included in the scheme; if not, the reason for same; the State agencies under the remit of her Department currently offering this scheme to employees; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14155/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe implementation of the scheme for the Civil Service is being dealt with by the Department of Finance. It is understood that implementing the scheme in the Civil Service has given rise to a number of issues, particularly in relation to procurement, warranty and insurance. I understand that the Department of Finance has raised these issues with the State Claims Agency, Chief State Solicitors Office and the Office of the Attorney General. Once these issues have been clarified, the Department of Finance will issue a circular providing for a scheme in the Civil Service and this scheme will provide a framework for a similar scheme in the wider Public Service.
