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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (4 May 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to Active Travel and public transport infrastructure. The National Transport Authority (NTA) works directly with local authorities on various walking and cycling infrastructure projects in relation to their selection, funding and delivery. Noting the NTA's responsibilities in this matter, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (11 Jul 2023)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to cycling and public transport infrastructure. Details regarding contracts, operation and expansion of existing and proposed bike schemes fall under the remit of the National Transport Authority (NTA) working in conjunction with the relevant local authorities. Noting the role of the NTA in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Bike Schemes (6 Sep 2019)

Shane Ross: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to active travel and public transport infrastructure. The administration and expansion of the public bike schemes is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA), which works closely with the relevant local authorities in that regard. Noting the NTA's responsibilities in...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Transport Policy (31 Mar 2022)

Heather Humphreys: My Department has two office locations, one in Dublin and one in Mayo. Employees are encouraged to cycle to work where possible. To facilitate this, there are bike racks in each office, as well as showers available for staff who choose an active commute to work. My Department also promotes the tax incentivised Cycle to Work scheme, which aims to encourage staff to cycle to and from work, and...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Transport Policy (22 Apr 2021)

Heather Humphreys: The Department of Rural and Community Development has two office locations, one in Dublin and one  in Mayo. Employees are encouraged to cycle to work where possible. To help facilitate this, there are bike racks in each office as well as showers available for staff who choose an active commute to work. My Department promotes the tax incentivised Cycle to Work...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (9 May 2017)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the administration and development of the Dublin public bikes scheme in cooperation with the relevant local authority. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (11 Dec 2013)

Alan Kelly: Responsibility for the roll-out, extension, maintenance and commercial elements of the Dublin City Bikes Scheme is an operational matter for the National Transport Authority, working closely with Dublin City Council. Noting the above, I have referred the Deputy’s question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (1 May 2012)

Michael Noonan: Section 7 of Finance (No. 2) Act, 2008 introduced a change to the benefit-in-kind (BIK) taxation regime in respect of bicycles. The scheme enabled an employer to purchase a bicycle and certain bicycle-related (safety) accessories for an employee, without the employee being liable for BIK. The scheme complemented the existing TaxSaver commuter scheme and was intended to encourage more...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Schemes (11 May 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I was delighted to recently announce the launch of a three-year pilot initiative along with my colleague the Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development, Joe O'Brien TD, for the provision of high quality up-cycled bicycles and e-bikes for those on low incomes and/or those who are most marginalised and disadvantaged. This is an important step towards fulfilling the...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2010)

Ned O'Sullivan: I have subscribed to the scheme and I travel to work most mornings using dublinbikes. It is an exhilarating way to travel and it is safe. The bikes are sturdy and there is a bay beside Leinster House. I recommend to the Leader and all my colleagues to leave the Mercedes at home in the apartments or hotels and to travel to Leinster House using dublinbikes from now on.

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Transport Policy (31 Mar 2022)

Leo Varadkar: The Department is a strong advocate of the Green and Wellbeing agendas, areas which are of relevance to active travel. Over the last few years our cross-Departmental "Green Team" has been strengthened with representation in membership across all locations, including our Offices. These include the Companies Registration Office which incorporates the Registry of Friendly Societies and the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Bike Schemes (7 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross: The National Transport Authority (NTA) established the public bikes scheme in Galway, Cork and Limerick and these are operated in cooperation with the relevant local authorities. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a more detailed reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Western Development Commission: Chairperson-Designate (27 Jun 2018)

Mr. Ian Brannigan: I thank the Senator for his remarks. His first question on the constraints is very perceptive. We always want to do more. That is the nature of continual improvement and trying to do better. We are in a good spot in terms of venture capital and access to finance. We created a microloan specifically for the creative economy when we had good information that it was an...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sustainable Mobility Policy: Department of Transport (13 Oct 2021) See 1 other result from this debate

Mr. Garret Doocey: To follow on from what Mr. Spratt said about the public consultation, the consultation process in regard to BusConnects, while lengthy, demonstrated a response to queries and issues raised in local communities throughout Dublin. Those lessons will be applied as BusConnects is rolled out in Cork and the other cities. It was a positive example of a bilateral engagement...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (22 May 2024)

Simon Harris: ...the budget. Obviously, we should all exercise. I include walking around your local park and exercising in your community in that. We have introduced a number of important measures, including the bike to work scheme. It is a novel idea that is certainly worthy of consideration. I will ask the Minister, Deputy McGrath, to consider it.

Written Answers — State Properties: State Properties (30 Nov 2011)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Question 48: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the work that has taken place since March 2011 to complete a memorandum of understanding between the State agencies and semi-state companies under the aegis of his Department in relation to the use of State lands for rural recreation, including hiking and biking; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (4 Nov 2014)

Paschal Donohoe: Responsibility for the roll-out, extension, maintenance and commercial elements of the Dublin City Bikes Scheme is an operational matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA), working closely with Dublin City Council.  Noting the above I have referred the Deputy’s question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply from the NTA...

Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2021) See 1 other result from this debate

John Lahart: I thank the Minister for his presence in the Chamber to address this. I will go through a few preliminary issues that are raised in the Bill. I join my colleagues in welcoming the fact they are covered. I welcome the Bill and the effort to address many long-standing issues. I have some constructive observations to make, specifically on the place of e-scooters in the Bill. I welcome...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Smarter Transport (26 Apr 2016)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 492 and 493 together. My Department has provided funding to a number of local authorities under the three Smarter Travel Programmes currently underway. The National Cycle Network and Active Travel Towns programmes will be completed at end 2016 with the Smarter Travel Demonstration areas programme finishing in 2017. At present I cannot say how future...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (19 Jan 2022) See 1 other result from this answer

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public and sustainable transport generally. The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the development and implementation of public transport and active travel infrastructure, allocating the funding provided by my Department at project...