Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 June 2024
136. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health if his Department and each body and agency under the remit of his Department has achieved the Government-mandated public sector remote working target of 20%; when this was achieved in each instance; the current percentage of staff working remotely; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25690/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn respect of the Department of Health, the 20% target was achieved in 2022 when the Department of Health Blended Working policy was launched and currently 89% of the staff are availing of blending working. Blended working is available to all staff except those whose presence is required onsite due to the nature of their role.
A small cohort of staff have not yet submitted their applications for a variety of reasons including Leaves of Absence, New Hires & Maternity Leave. A further small cohort of staff have declined to apply for blended working.
The HSE will respond directly to the Deputy in respect of the staff of the HSE and Section 38 bodies under their aegis.
In respect of the Non-Commercial State Agencies under the aegis of my Department, responses have been sought from each body, and once collated, this information will be provided to the Deputy by way of separate cover.
