Results 61-80 of 434 for "cycle to work"

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Transport Policy (31 Mar 2022)

Paschal Donohoe: The Cycle-to-Work scheme is an action of my Department and Revenue that encourages people to cycle to and from work. Section 118(5G) of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 (TCA 1997) provides for this scheme. This scheme provides an exemption from benefit-in-kind where an employer purchases a bicycle and associated safety equipment for an employee. Under section 118B TCA 1997, an employer and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Transport Policy (31 Mar 2022)

Michael McGrath: ...encourage sustainable and active commuting. My Department recognises the environmental, health and well-being, economic and social benefits of active travel. In this context, staff in my Department have access to the Cycle to Work Scheme operated by the Revenue Commissioners. In operation since 2009, the Cycle to Work Scheme is a tax incentive scheme that allows employers to purchase...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Transport Policy (31 Mar 2022)

Catherine Martin: My Department continues to support and facilitate the operation of the Cycle to Work Scheme which encourages cycling to work by the provision of tax exemptions and the facilitation of salary deduction for the purchase of bicycles. In addition, my Department actively promotes and encourages employees to engage with health and well-being initiatives including those that support physical...

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 Foreign Affairs and Trade: Transport Policy (31 Mar 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...Affairs is committed to promoting increased physical activity among its staff including how they travel to work. This has predominately been achieved through the promotion of the Government’s ‘Cycle to Work’ Scheme, which is a tax incentive scheme to encourage employees to cycle to work. Under the scheme an employer can pay for a new bicycle (including bicycle...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Transport Policy (31 Mar 2022)

Simon Coveney: The Cycle to Work Scheme, which was introduced in 2009, is implemented under a salary sacrifice arrangement through an employee's salary. Under this arrangement, my Department funds the purchase of a bicycle and/or safety equipment for the employee who agrees to forego or sacrifice part of his or her salary for over an agreed period in order to cover the cost. In addition, as part of...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Transport Policy (31 Mar 2022)

Norma Foley: I can confirm to the Deputy that my Department has a number of initiatives in place to encourage and facilitate employees to use active travel to commute to work. Such initiatives include: Cycle to Work scheme:The Cycle to Work scheme is a tax incentive scheme to encourage staff to cycle to work and is in operation in my Department since 2009. Travel pass scheme: The travel pass scheme...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Transport Policy (31 Mar 2022)

Heather Humphreys: ...Weeks, promotion of national/international health awareness days, and through Wellbeing clubs including walking/hiking, cycling, fitness and yoga clubs. The Department supports its staff who walk or cycle to work by providing bike sheds and shower facilities and by creating awareness of the Government's cycle to work scheme. The Citizens Information Board operates the cycle to...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Transport Policy (31 Mar 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...bicycle parking. For the 2021 REAP, my Department has reported on this action as completed, noting that secure bicycle parking is provided and promoted to staff for use. Staff can also avail of the Cycle to Work Scheme and the Tax Saver Scheme. My officials have asked the State Agencies under my remit to respond to you directly on the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Transport Policy (31 Mar 2022)

Simon Harris: I can confirm to the Deputy that my Department has a number of initiatives in place to encourage and facilitate employees to use active travel to commute to work. Such initiatives include: Cycle to Work scheme:The Cycle to Work scheme is a tax incentive scheme to encourage staff to cycle to work and is in operation in my Department. Travel pass scheme:The travel pass scheme for public...

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 Health: Transport Policy (31 Mar 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: In general terms, pre and post pandemic, staff in my Department are encouraged and facilitated to use active travel to commute to work in the following ways: - The Cycle to Work scheme is available and promoted to staff. - Miesian Plaza has secure and plentiful bicycle parking and facilities. - The Travel Pass scheme incentivises staff to use public transport which in turn encourages them to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Transport Policy (31 Mar 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: My Department engages continuously in initiatives that are beneficial to both the health and well-being of employees and the environment. The Department participates in the Government’s ‘Cycle to work scheme’, facilitating an increase in the use of bicycles by staff for their commute to work. This active travel has been supported by providing bicycle parking facilities....

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...

Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (30 Mar 2022)

Ivana Bacik: ...get decent bike parking facilities in Leinster House. It is something I will again be in contact with the Minister of State about because we need to be seen to encourage more Oireachtas Members and staff to cycle to work. We are not sending out a signal that we are a welcoming space for cyclists with the very poor provision of bike parking facilities and with absolutely no covered bike...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Data (24 Mar 2022) See 1 other result from this answer

Holly Cairns: 191. To ask the Minister for Finance the cost of allowing the cycle to work scheme to cover the purchasing of child seats or trailers annually; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15741/22]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: National Transport Authority (10 Mar 2022)

Martin Heydon: ...20% of our total transport budget, approximately €360 million per annum, invested in Ireland's walking and cycling infrastructure to provide a safe and connected network for those who commute, walk or cycle to work or school and those who walk and cycle on our more recreation-focused greenway network. The Minister was recently delighted to recently announce an allocation of...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Cycling Policy (9 Mar 2022)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 66 and 67 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 a salary sacrifice...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (3 Mar 2022)

Eamon Ryan: ...or leisure purposes, and is encouraging more people to choose to cycle. I welcomed the announcement by my colleague, the Minister for Finance, 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, including e-cargo bikes. The changes to the Scheme are in line with the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Mar 2022)

Seán Kyne: ...in the university or the hospital, and indeed students who attend National University of Ireland, Galway, or Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology. It would be a game changer for them to be able to cycle to work or university along the greenway, in through Galway city and Fisheries Field. I urge people to get involved. We saw the south Kerry case in the Supreme Court two weeks ago. It...