Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 April 2026
167. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the flexible working and remote working policies in place for staff that work for any agencies under the remit of HIS Department; if there is any discrepancy in these policies based on seniority; if this policy is under the control of the agency itself or if it is directed by the Department,; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28930/26]
View answerThe agencies under the remit of my Department are responsible for the flexible working and remote working policies for their organisations. These are operational matters for each agency, whereby the flexible and remote working policies are developed to suit the needs of their business. While the policies are under the individual control of each agency, the underpinning principles as set out by Government in the National Remote Work Strategy apply. In terms of the question of any discrepancies based on seniority, I have referred this question to the Agencies and have requested that a response should issue within 10 days.
