Results 241-260 of 435 for "cycle to work"

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Cycle to Work Scheme (22 Feb 2018)

Catherine Martin: 56. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to extend the cycle to work scheme to self employed persons and those that self-assess their taxes; the estimated cost of such an extension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9103/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycle to Work Scheme (14 Feb 2018)

Catherine Martin: 262. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department has considered extending the cycle-to-work scheme to self-employed persons and those who self-access their taxes; the estimated cost of such an extension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7772/18]

Climate Change: Statements (7 Dec 2017)

Mattie McGrath: ...Anyway, we need to have joined-up thinking. We need to allow our people to work. We are not going to get back to the comely maidens dancing at the crossroads. That was a time when they all had to cycle to work on penny farthing bikes. That is what the Government is going to reduce rural Ireland to if it is not careful. We are not going to take all the blame for all the climate change....

Finance Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 Nov 2017)

James Lawless: ...accidentally, of a double benefit. At present, it is possible to travel to Dublin using one's taxsaver rail ticket, disembark at Heuston Station and then use a bicycle purchased through the cycle-to-work scheme at a discount to cycle to the city centre. This would involve rail and cycling as opposed to driving and rail. I do not know, therefore, whether what the Minister suggests in...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Cycle to Work Scheme (12 Oct 2017)

Niamh Smyth: 65. To ask the Minister for Finance the details of a scheme (details supplied); the regularity with which one person can apply for this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43220/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Cycle to Work Scheme (3 Oct 2017)

Maureen O'Sullivan: 108. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will reduce the eligibility time for the cycle to work scheme from five years to three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41496/17]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff Expenses (11 Jul 2017)

Paschal Donohoe: ...in this direction. The Revenue Commissioners administer a tax relief scheme for employers to provide a bicycle to employees where the employee does not incur a tax cost for benefit in kind. The Cycle to Work Scheme operates by way of a salary sacrifice. Where an officer uses their bicycle for official travel, they may claim mileage at a rate of 8 cent per kilometre.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Rebates (25 May 2017)

Michael Noonan: ...of more sustainable and environmentally friendly transport options the Deputy may wish to note that persons commuting to work can already avail of the TaxSaver scheme in respect of public transport and the cycle to work scheme. Given the information provided by the Deputy, and on the assumption that he is proposing a rebate of income tax paid, it is not possible to provide a cost...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Departmental Expenditure (17 May 2017)

Simon Coveney: ...an annual bus or rail pass in a tax efficient manner approved by the Revenue Commissioners.  My Department also encourages the healthier, sustainable option of cycling through the operation  of the Cycle to Work Scheme which was introduced under the Finance (No. 2) Act 2008.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Road Tolls (2 May 2017)

Michael Noonan: ...of more sustainable and environmentally friendly transport options the Deputy may wish to note that persons commuting to work can already avail of the TaxSaver scheme in respect of public transport and the cycle to work scheme. While I appreciate that some people are using cars to travel long distances to their principal place of employment, ultimately it is a matter for...

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 Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (1 Mar 2017) See 1 other result from this answer

Catherine Murphy: ...the Cycle Right initiative; if he or his officials have explored the idea of introducing a scheme for bike purchases for children whereby parents could claim tax relief in a scheme similar to the cycle to work initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10572/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority Staff (15 Feb 2017)

Ruth Coppinger: 280. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if all employees in the Road Safety Authority have access to the cycle to work scheme; if there are employees without access to the scheme; if he will ensure that employees wishing to avail of the scheme will receive access to it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7668/17]

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2016: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2016)

Michael Noonan: ...an extension on the lines proposed by the Deputy and I am not disposed to accept this amendment. However, I would point out that people should be aware that the travel pass taxsaver scheme and the cycle-to-work scheme are not mutually exclusive. While this option would not be suitable for all, it may be of practical value to some commuters. The departmental advice is leave the car at...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion (9 Nov 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: ...own size, sector, location, number of employees, etc. There are schemes currently in place which support and encourage employees to make healthier choices, such as the Taxsaver Commuter Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and the Smarter Travel Workplaces public awareness programme. In addition, the workplace wellbeing element of the Health and Wellbeing (Calorie posting and workplace...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Oct 2016)

...their usage. For example, people are not prepared to walk more than 2 km on a regular commute. That limits the extent to which walking as a strategy can be used. The average distance people will cycle to work is 6 km to 8 km. Again, it limits the scope to which cycling and cycle paths can be deployed as a mode of transport outside of urban areas. Hub and spoke systems are about...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Current and Capital Expenditure: Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (21 Sep 2016)

Eamon Ryan: ...being provided for measures to promote sustainability. Investors, including modern companies setting up in Ireland, want us to make these kinds of investments because they want their employees to be able to cycle to work. We are not doing anything to facilitate them. If we are to meet our target, 10% of the transport budget, as opposed to less than 1%, should be spent on sustainable...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Cycle to Work Scheme (24 May 2016)

Michael Healy-Rae: 120. To ask the Minister for Finance the status of the cycle to work scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11779/16]

Topical Issue Debate: Excise Duties (25 Nov 2015)

Michael Noonan: ..., which is leading to a cleaner overall fleet of vehicles on our roads. In addition, I have extended the relief from vehicle registration tax on electric vehicles and reduced rates for hybrid vehicles. The cycle to work scheme, which I continue to support, uses the tax system to encourage commuters to cycle to work instead of driving. There are other considerations to be aware of when...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (10 Nov 2015)

Michael Noonan: ...as a  tax relief for travelling to and from work which would seem to be what the Deputy is requesting. I have no plans to introduce such a scheme. I would also draw the Deputy's attention to the Cycle To Work scheme, which can provide a practical alternative to the use of a car in circumstances where the distances travelled are relatively short.