Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 October 2022
142. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of persons within his Department who are working remotely on a part-time or full-time basis in County Clare in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48738/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department continues to work as per transitional work arrangements following the lifting of restrictions on workplace attendance in the spring of this year. Staff who normally worked from home under pandemic restrictions currently attend the office on a minimum of 2 days per week.
The Blended Working policy for my Department was formally launched in July 2022, this policy was developed in line with the central policy framework for Blended Working in the Civil Service. My Department is moving into the implementation phase of this policy and will commence accepting applications for Blended Working in the coming months. The Blended Working Framework does not allow for fully remote work and as such 5 day per week working from home arrangements are not and will not be available in my Department.
My Department currently has 31 staff based in various Department locations in Co. Clare. This does not take account of staff who are living in Co. Clare but who are assigned to/work from any of my Department’s offices in nearby counties.
