Vol. 505 No. 4
164 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science the plans, if any, in place to increase the availability of flexible working hours within his Department and in agencies under its auspices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14020/99]
The flexible working hours scheme is available to staff in my Department from the grades of clerical officer to higher executive officer. Improvements in this scheme are a matter for central discussion between the Department of Finance and the Civil Service unions.
All staff in my Department may apply to avail of the job-sharing scheme.
The question of flexible working hours in agencies under the auspices of my Department is a matter for the agencies.
