Holly Cairns (Cork South West, Social Democrats)
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201. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps he is taking to encourage active travel modes to and from work in his Department and public bodies and agencies that operate under his remit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17375/22]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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My Department participates in the Government Cycle to Work Scheme which is a tax incentive scheme designed to give employers the opportunity to offer their employees savings when purchasing a bicycle /electric bike for the purposes of primarily commuting to work.Most of the Departments offices offer bike parking and shower facilities to staff who chose to walk, cycle or scoot to work.

My Department's new HQ which is being constructed at present will see a significant increase in the range of facilities available to staff who chose to chose active travel modes to attend the office. These facilities will include bike repair stands and e bike charging stations.

The information requested in relation to the agencies under the aegis of my Department is an operational matter for each agency. The Department will request the relevant bodies to reply directly to the Deputy with the information requested in respect of their organisations.