Results 101-120 of 278 for "cycle to work"

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Cycle to Work Scheme Administration (25 Feb 2015) See 1 other result from this answer

Michael Noonan: The purpose of the cycle to work scheme is to encourage more employees to cycle to and from work, or between work places, thereby contributing to lowering carbon emissions, reducing traffic congestion and improving health and fitness levels. Under the scheme an employer may provide an employee with a bicycle and/or cycle safety equipment without the employee being liable for benefit-in-kind...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Transport Policy (31 Mar 2022)

Darragh O'Brien: ...improving active travel modes. The cycle-friendly employer certification scheme was developed to establish a European standard for cycle friendly organisations and to increase the number of employees who cycle to work. In addition, my Department is a member of the Smarter Travel Workplaces Partner scheme. This scheme is run by the National Transport Authority (NTA) who support member...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Cycle to Work Scheme (20 May 2020)

Paschal Donohoe: Section 118(5G) of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 provides for the cycle to work scheme. This scheme provides an exemption from benefit-in-kind where an employer purchases a bicycle and associated safety equipment up to a maximum of €1,000 for an employee to use, in whole or in part, to travel to work. The purpose of the cycle to work scheme, introduced by the Finance (No. 2) Act...

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (10 Feb 2010) See 1 other result from this answer

Noel Dempsey: Ten 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (13 Apr 2017)

Brendan Ryan: ...Tourism and Sport if he will liaise with the Dublin Airport Authority to improve cycle access on roads being upgraded or built as part of the north runway project to improve access for persons that cycle to work in the airport from Swords and the surrounding area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18950/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (16 Jun 2020)

Simon Harris: ...for the purchase of bicycles and pedicels to travel to work in the manner described by the Deputy.  However, the Deputy may wish to note that the Health Service Executive (HSE) operates the "Cycle to Work Scheme" a government scheme to encourage people to cycle to work came into force on January 01 2009. Under this scheme, an employer is allowed to incur the expense of providing...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Schemes (23 Nov 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 236, 237, 238 and 239 together. Section 118(5G) of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 (TCA 1997) provides for the Cycle-to-Work scheme. This scheme provides an exemption from benefit-in-kind (BIK) where an employer purchases a bicycle and associated safety equipment for an employee. Under section 118B TCA 1997 an employer and employee may also enter into...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Cycle to Work Scheme (24 Mar 2021)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 450 and 451 together. I am advised by Revenue that section 118(5G) of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 (TCA 1997) provides for the Cycle to Work scheme. This scheme provides an exemption from benefit-in-kind (BIK) where an employer purchases a bicycle and associated safety equipment for an employee. Under section 118B TCA 1997 an employer and employee may also...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Cycle to Work Scheme (18 Jun 2019) See 1 other result from this answer

Paschal Donohoe: The Cycle To Work scheme provides an exemption from tax on the first €1,000 of expenditure incurred by an employer in connection with the provision of a bicycle or safety equipment to an employee or director. The bicycle must be for the employee/director’s personal use in undertaking the whole or part of the journey to or from work. Safety equipment includes helmets, lights,...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Cycle to Work Scheme (26 Jun 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: The Cycle To Work scheme provides an exemption from tax on the first €1,000 of expenditure incurred by an employer in connection with the provision of a bicycle or safety equipment to an employee or director. The bicycle must be for the employee/director’s personal use in undertaking the whole or part of the journey to or from work. Safety equipment includes helmets, lights,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (17 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ...of cycling infrastructure, including the route mentioned by the Deputy. However, large employers are encouraged to develop Work Place Travel Plans which would involve incentivising staff to cycle to and from work through engagement in the Cycle to Work Scheme and provision of on site bike parking and shower facilities. All current funding available to my Department for the delivery...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Transport Policy (31 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: My Department participates in the Government Cycle to Work Scheme which is a tax incentive scheme designed to give employers the opportunity to offer their employees savings when purchasing a bicycle /electric bike for the purposes of primarily commuting to work.Most of the Departments offices offer bike parking and shower facilities to staff who chose to walk, cycle or scoot to work. My...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (6 Nov 2007) See 2 other results from this answer

Paul Gogarty: Question 104: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on introducing a cycle to work scheme similar to the UK where bicycles can be purchased through the employer with the cost being deducted from the gross salary, thus saving on PRSI and income tax in view of the fact that this would encourage more people to cycle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26993/07]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycle to Work Scheme (21 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy may be aware, tax policy including the Cycle to Work scheme is a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Finance, in the first instance. I very much welcomed the announcement of increased thresholds under the existing Cycle to Work Scheme as part of the 2020 July Stimulus package. The increases are in line with the commitment made in the Programme for Government. To address...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Cycle to Work Scheme (9 Jun 2020)

Paul Kehoe: The following table outlines the number of staff in the Department of Defence that availed of the Cycle to Work Scheme since it was introduced in 2009 to date. Year Number of staff that availed of scheme 2009 20 2010 43 2011 44 2012 29 2013 19 ...

Promoting Cycling: Motion [Private Members] (19 Dec 2018)

Gino Kenny: ...nine years because of the bike to work scheme. In the 1980s everybody cycled because of Stephen Roche and Sean Kelly and there was an explosion of cycling. There are still about 12% of people who cycle to work every day, which is good. If the Minister builds the infrastructure required, people will use it. For example, the Grand Canal and the Royal Canal are the best possible...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Transport Policy (31 Mar 2022)

Helen McEntee: My Department and the agencies under its remit encourages and facilitates employees to use active travel to commute to work. Employees are encouraged to avail of the Cycle to Work Scheme and in 2021, 94 Department staff members purchased bicycles under the scheme to support their commute to work. My Department provides secure bicycle parking facilities for members of staff. As part...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Exemptions (22 Sep 2022)

Paschal Donohoe: Section 118(5G) of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 (TCA 1997) provides for the Cycle to Work scheme. This scheme provides an exemption from benefit-in-kind (BIK) where an employer purchases a bicycle and associated safety equipment up to a maximum of €1,250 (€1,500 in the case of e-bikes), for an employee to use, in whole or in part, to travel to work. Safety equipment includes...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Cycle to Work Scheme (15 Oct 2019)

Paschal Donohoe: As I informed the Deputy in my reply to PQ reference 27163/19 on 26th June this year, the Cycle To Work scheme provides an exemption from tax on the first €1,000 of expenditure incurred by an employer in connection with the provision of a bicycle or safety equipment to an employee or director. The bicycle must be for the employee/director’s personal use in undertaking the whole...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Cycling Policy (16 Jun 2022)

Paschal Donohoe: Section 118(5G) of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 (TCA 1997) provides for the Cycle to Work scheme. This scheme provides an exemption from benefit-in-kind (BIK) where an employer purchases a bicycle and associated safety equipment up to a maximum of €1,250 (€1,500 in the case of e-bikes), for an employee to use, in whole or in part, to travel to work. Safety equipment includes...