Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 563: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of employees who applied for the cycle to work scheme in his Department; if the scheme has ceased or changed as a result of budget 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7211/10]

Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Question 599: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of civil and public servants that have signed up for the cycle to work scheme; the cost of the scheme to date in 2010. [7574/10]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 563 and 599 together.

A total of 63 employees in my Department have availed of the Cycle to Work Scheme since its introduction - 45 in 2009, with a further 18 availing of the scheme to date in 2010. Some €13,375 has been spent by departmental employees under the scheme to date in 2010. This amount is being recouped from the individuals concerned as a salary sacrifice under the terms of the Scheme. Tax, PRSI or income levies are not payable on this sacrificed remuneration. The scheme has not been changed as a result of Budget 2010 and will continue to operate in the Department this year.