Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Question 229: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her Department's work place travel plans; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5853/09]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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My Department does not have a formal Workplace Travel Plan. However, the Department's policies in a number of areas impact on workplace travel, as follows; Parking is provided for bicycles used by staff to come to work, and showers are available for those cycling to work; The Travel Pass Scheme, which facilitates and encourages the use of public transport is available to those who wish to avail of it; Various atypical working arrangements which facilitate staff travel outside of peak traffic hours are available to Departmental staff; The use of private cars for work-related travel is kept to a minimum. The use of public transport, and sharing arrangements where car travel is essential, are encouraged.