Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 1 October 2025
48. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of cases that have been taken to the WRC in relation to the right to request remote work, the right to request flexible work, and whether those cases ruled in favour of the employer or the employee since legislation was introduced, with the data broken down by year. [52433/25]
View answerA total of 56 cases have been taken to the WRC under the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023 in the category of the right to request remote work/ the right to request flexible work as of the 26th September 2025.
In 2024, the WRC received a total of 33 complaints, 28 of which have now been closed. 1 complaint was upheld and 10 were rejected. 14 complaints were withdrawn and 3 complaints were resolved by mediation. There are 5 complaints awaiting hearing or decision by an Adjudication Officer.
As of the 26th September 2025, the WRC received a total of 23 complaints in 2025, 4 of which have now been closed.1 complaint was rejected and 2 have been withdrawn. 1 complaint was resolved by mediation. There are 19 complaints awaiting hearing or decision by an Adjudication Officer.
