爱尔兰推迟对自行车的增值税削减, 眼睛直接赠款以确保消费者利益。 Ireland delays VAT cut on bikes, eyes direct grants to ensure consumer benefits.

爱尔兰政府已推迟将购买自行车的增值税从23%削减至13.5%的计划, The Irish government has postponed plans to cut the VAT on bike purchases from 23% to 13.5% due to concerns that retailers might not pass on the savings to consumers. 相反,官员们正在考虑一项直接赠款计划,以便根据收入、地理和其他因素更好地调整支助。 Instead, officials are considering a direct grant scheme to better tailor support based on income, geography, and other factors. 目前的 " 工作周期 " 方案已经每年提供550万欧元的支助。 The current Cycle to Work scheme already provides support at a cost of €5.5 million annually.