Results 161-180 of 339 for "cycle to work"

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Cycle to Work Scheme Administration (9 Dec 2014) See 2 other results from this answer

Michael Noonan: The Cycle to Work scheme is essentially an environmental measure. It was introduced on that basis to help lower carbon emissions, reduce traffic congestion, encourage more employees to cycle to work and also to help improve health and fitness levels. However, as children tend to receive bicycles from their parents there is a concern that such an extension to the scheme would become a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (22 Apr 2021)

Eamon Ryan: ...the Deputy may be aware, tax policy 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, as well as the expansion of the scheme to electric bikes. The changes to the Scheme are in line with the commitment made...

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (2 Dec 2008) See 2 other results from this answer

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I assume the Deputy is referring to the Cycle to Work Scheme that I announced in the Budget and its compatibility with the existing Travel Pass Scheme. There is no prohibition on participating in both schemes in the same tax year. However, employers must be satisfied that the bicycle will be used for cycling to and from work or between workplaces. It should be noted that participation in...

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (6 Oct 2011)

Eoghan Murphy: ...Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has considered opening bike parks in the city centre to provide commuters with a safe place to leave their bikes, thus encouraging more persons to cycle to work. [28047/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (19 Feb 2009) See 2 other results from this answer

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 102: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of companies which have contacted his Department and the Revenue Commissioners to avail of or inquire with regard to the cycle to work scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6827/09]

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

Batt O'Keeffe: To date, 36 employees of my Department have availed of the Cycle to Work Scheme. The Scheme remains available to staff and there are no changes to the scheme being planned in my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Exemptions (11 Feb 2014) See 1 other result from this answer

Eoghan Murphy: 134. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has considered extending the principles of the cycle to work scheme to other activity areas, for example, gym membership, to promote healthier lifestyles among the general population. [6547/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (22 Sep 2022)

Alan Dillon: 184. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider a similar scheme to the cycle to work scheme to include pensioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46386/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (23 May 2023)

Alan Dillon: 218. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to set out the estimated number of people who cycle to work nationally; how Ireland ranks relative to other EU Members States on this number; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24612/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Cycle to Work Scheme (16 Jun 2020) See 3 other results from this answer

Holly Cairns: 138. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on changing the cycle to work scheme from a benefit-in-kind model to a model similar to the electric vehicle grants scheme which would enable more persons to purchase a sustainable and healthy form of transport regardless of employment status. [11550/20]

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (19 Feb 2009)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the steps she has taken to ensure the cycle to work scheme, introduced in the Finance (No. 2) Act 2008, can be availed of by officials in her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6804/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (19 Feb 2009) See 1 other result from this answer

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Transport the steps he has taken to ensure the cycle to work scheme, introduced in the Finance (No. 2) Act 2008, can be availed of by officials in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6807/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (19 Feb 2009)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 187: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the steps he has taken to ensure the cycle to work scheme, introduced in the Finance (No. 2) Act 2008, can be availed of by officials in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6803/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (19 Feb 2009)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Defence the steps he has taken to ensure the cycle to work scheme, introduced in the Finance (No. 2) Act 2008, can be availed of by officials in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6798/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (19 Feb 2009)

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 263: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the steps he has taken to ensure the cycle to work scheme, introduced in the Finance (No. 2) Act 2008, can be availed of by officials in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6799/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (24 Feb 2009) See 1 other result from this answer

Ciarán Cuffe: Question 119: To ask the Taoiseach the steps he has taken to ensure the cycle to work scheme, introduced in the Finance (No. 2) Act 2008, can be availed of by officials in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6965/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (5 Mar 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason for the delay in issuing a circular to other Government Departments and bodies regarding the cycle to work scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9394/09]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (24 Mar 2009) See 1 other result from this answer

Joanna Tuffy: Question 233: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the steps she has taken to introduce the cycle to work scheme for Health Service Executive employees; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10875/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (22 Apr 2009)

Róisín Shortall: Question 554: To ask the Minister for Defence the steps he is taking to ensure that the cycle to work bicycle scheme introduced in the Finance (No. 2 ) Act 2008 can be availed of by all employees under the remit of his Department. [15126/09]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (29 Apr 2009) See 1 other result from this answer

Róisín Shortall: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Finance the steps he is taking to ensure that the cycle to work scheme introduced in the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2008 can be availed of by all employees under the remit of his Department. [16931/09]