Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 April 2026
55. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the position regarding the flexible working and remote working policies in place for civil servants in his Department; if there is any discrepancy in these policies based on seniority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28919/26]
View answerI wish to inform the Deputy that my department published its Blended Working Policy in July 2022. It was developed in line with the parameters of the Civil Service Blended Working Framework.
A key principle of my department’s Blended Working policy is that business needs are met to the highest professional standards, while allowing for the maximum amount of flexibility and personal choice for our staff in relation to their working arrangements.
Blended working is available to most staff, except for a small number in roles that are customer facing where office attendance is necessary to undertake the duties of the role. Where blended working can be facilitated the policy applies equally to all staff, with no distinction based on seniority.
