David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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Question 327: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if members of the Garda Síochána will be eligible to participate in the recently announced cycle to work scheme; if so, the procedures involved for the members of the force availing of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27214/09]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I am advised by the Garda Commissioner that An Garda Síochána is a participating organisation in the Government's cycle to work scheme. Garda members wishing to avail of this scheme must complete and submit the cycle to work scheme application form which outlines the items to be purchased from the approved Office of Public Works supplier. The salary deduction authorisation form must also be completed.

David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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Question 328: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if prison officers are eligible to participate in the recently announced cycle to work scheme; if so, the procedures involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27219/09]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I wish to advise the Deputy that Prison Officers are eligible to participate in the cycle to work scheme. The Irish Prison Service circulated all prisons on the 23rd June, 2009 with the relevant details. Briefly, to avail of the scheme an Officer must comply with the following procedures: visit approved supplier and select the new bicycle/cycle safety equipment s/he wishes to purchase; complete the official application form in conjunction with the supplier; attach original invoice to the application form; ensure that the supplier will accept payment by way of electronic funds transfer (EFT) and provide relevant details; complete salary deduction form accepting the terms and conditions of the scheme; submits all original documentation, to include original invoice, to the Pay and Personnel Office in his/her prison for approval and onward transmission to Financial Shared Services Centre (FSCC); FSCC arrange salary deduction; and when deductions are arranged the Officer is notified that s/he can collect equipment. When the aforementioned procedures are complied with the Supplier is paid.