Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 April 2026
257. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the position regarding the flexible working and remote working policies in place for civil servants in this Department; if there is any discrepancy in these policies based on seniority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28921/26]
View answerThe DFHERIS Blended Working Policy was introduced at the end of 2023 and allows staff members to make applications to work remotely for up to three days per week, subject to business needs.
The Department continues to accept applications from all staff members to formalise their blended working arrangements. The current policy offers considerable flexibility regarding office attendance and blended working applications are open to all staff, regardless of seniority.
