Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 June 2024
65. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform 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. [25693/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraYou will be aware that the Programme for Government contains a commitment to mandating public sector employers to move to 20% home and remote working. In this context, my Department, in collaboration with Civil Service employers, Trade Unions and Staff Associations, developed a Blended Working Policy Framework for Civil Service Organisations which was published in March 2022. The Framework focuses on the longer-term approach to remote working in the Civil Service and has also been shared with Public Service employers with a view to providing a consistent approach across the wider public service. This is a key step taken by my Department in this important area to support the long- term implementation of blended working options for Civil Servants.
Specific details are provided in the table below.
|
Public Body |
The current percentage of staff working remotely part of the week |
|
Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform |
82% |
|
National Shared Services Office |
96% |
|
Office of the Ombudsman |
97% |
|
Public Appointments Service |
98% |
|
State Laboratory |
60% |
|
OPW (Established Staff) |
58% |
