Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 2 April 2009
86 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Finance if he will report on the operation of the cycle to work scheme in his Department; if all agencies under the remit of his Department will be included in the scheme; if not, the reason for same; the State agencies under the remit of his Department currently offering this scheme to employees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14153/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraTax relief was provided in the Finance (No 2) Act 2008 where an employer provides a bicycle for an employee. My Department is currently examining the best practice in implementing the scheme particularly in relation to procurement, warranty and insurance issues. Advice on these issues has been sought from the State Claims Agency, Chief State Solicitors Office and Office of the Attorney General. Once clarification has been received, the Department of Finance will issue a circular providing for a scheme in the Civil Service and this scheme can provide a framework for a similar scheme in the wider Public Service.
