Local Authority Staff

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 November 2020

Tuesday, 3 November 2020

Questions (561)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

Question:

561. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if administrative work carried out by a public servant in a local authority is an essential service; and if these workers can be mandated to attend in person at their workplace or should be facilitated with working from home if possible. [33186/20]

Written answers

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage

Under section 159 of the Local Government Act 2001, each Chief Executive is responsible for the staffing and organisational arrangements necessary for carrying out the functions of the local authority for which he or she is responsible.

This is a matter for the Chief Executive of the employing local authority.