Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 February 2024
250. Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 267 of 23 January 2024, whether she believes it is desirable or appropriate for principals or deputy principals to work from home, given their responsibility for enforcing school policies on a day-to-day basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7431/24]
View answerAs outlined in my response to Parliamentary Question No. 267 of 23 January 2024, my Department has no policy in place which facilitates School Principals or Deputy-Principals to work from home. The right to request remote working will be available to all employees under the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023 and a Code Of Practice in relation to this issue is currently being developed by the Workplace Relations Commission.
It is understood that the legislation giving effect to this element of the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023 will come into force as soon as possible following the publication of the code being developed by the WRC. My Department will review the Code of Practice once it has been published and it's application to the education sector.
