Ivor Callely (Fianna Fail)

I ask the Leader to indicate the success or otherwise of the cycle to work scheme introduced in the last budget. Will he put to the Department of Finance the view that the abolition of VAT on bicycles might encourage people, other than those who use them to go to work, to increase their use of bicycles?

Another issue about which I am concerned is bus services. My understanding is that Bus Éireann is considering making alterations to 100 routes. I ask the Leader to obtain information as to the impact of these alterations on services.

As it is in my area, I have a particular interest in the Stardust motion, which I have been pursuing and following and which I understand the is being prepared and will come to the House. I ask the Leader to ensure it does so before the summer recess.