Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 May 2009
157 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for Finance the number of employees in his Department who have applied for the tax exempt benefit in kind scheme of up to €1,000 under the cycle scheme announced in budget 2009; the number of employees who successfully received the exemption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20076/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs I mentioned in reply to previous Parliamentary Questions on this matter, the implementation of the bicycle purchase scheme for the civil service is being dealt with by my Department.
Introducing the scheme in the civil service has given rise to a number of issues including that of public procurement, warranty etc. I understand that all the issues have now been resolved and that a circular providing for the scheme will issue in the next couple of weeks and those arrangements can provide a framework for the implementation of a similar scheme in the wider public service.
I understand the Office of Public Works is advertising this week for expressions of interest from vendors of bicycles, pedelecs and electrically assisted bicycles who wish to supply such equipment to those availing of the scheme in the civil and public service.
