Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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That is no bother. I have a couple of questions. Interestingly, the representatives are very well aware of the value of the bike to work scheme. Representatives of the Union of Students in Ireland were before the committee at our meeting on 28 May and spoke about the potential value of a bike to college scheme, similar to a bike to work scheme. That makes sense. I wonder if the Department has given any consideration to a similar scheme for college-going students. The Department of Education deals with primary and post-primary education. In college, there are many students who are living in Dublin and who are from the country. They benefit hugely from public transport, etc. Has there ever been any consideration or any negotiations with the Department of Finance regarding a similar scheme to the bike to work scheme?