Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 February 2010
100 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Transport the number of civil and public servants that have signed up for the cycle to work scheme; the cost of the scheme to date in 2010; when the additional cycling initiatives will be rolled out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6531/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraTen staff members in the Department of Transport have signed up for the cycle to work scheme since its introduction last year. These individuals purchased cycle and cycle accessories with an aggregate cost of €7,746.46, which is being recouped from the individuals concerned as a salary sacrifice under the terms of the scheme. Tax, PRSI or income levies is not payable on this sacrificed remuneration. In relation to the roll out of additional cycling initiatives, I announced Ireland's first National Cycle Policy Framework (NCPF) on 20 April 2009. The NCPF contained 109 action points and to date, as reported during my Department's recent joint cycling seminar with the Embassy of the Netherlands, progress has been made or is underway on some 40 of those points. A copy of the NCPF is available on www.smartertravel.ie <http://www.smartertravel.ie> as are the presentations delivered at the recent seminar. The delivery of all aspects of the NCPF will progressed on an ongoing basis up to 2020.
