Vol. 517 No. 1
180 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation 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. [9287/00]
The Department of Finance has had discussions with Civil Service staff unions at the equality sub-committee of general council on the introduction of a pilot teleworking scheme in the Civil Service. The terms of the pilot scheme have been agreed and will commence shortly in the Office of the Houses of the Oireachtas.
My Department and the agencies under its aegis will explore the introduction of teleworking in the light of the outcome of the pilot scheme.
I am not, therefore, in a position at this juncture to specify what changes will be required in my Department or in the agencies under its aegis.
