Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 29 Mar 2000

Vol. 517 No. 1

Written Answers. - Teleworking Scheme.

John Bruton

Question:

164 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government when he will introduce teleworking operations into the mainstream public service employments under his aegis in accordance with the commitment given by the Government in its Programme for Prosperity and Fairness; and if he will make a statement on the changes required in each of the agencies under his aegis to fulfil this commitment by the Government. [9283/00]

Minister for the Environment and Local Government (Mr. Dempsey)

With reference to the commitment in the PPF to introduce teleworking options into mainstream public service employment, I understand that negotiations have been ongoing with the Civil Service unions and that a pilot teleworking scheme is currently being considered for implementation in the Houses of the Oireachtas. The position in local authorities and in the bodies under the aegis of my Department will be reviewed in light of this pilot scheme.