Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 February 2026
800. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to outline his Department's remote working policy; the number of days staff are permitted to work remotely per week; if any system exists for logging days worked remotely; and if he will provide a schedule of officials by grade that work two and three days per week from their home location. [12158/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe blended working model used in my department specifies 3 days per week working in the office and 2 days per week working from home, with a flexible option of 2 days per week in the office and 3 days per week working from home. This flexibility is at the discretion of the Head of Business Unit and takes account of business needs to ensure service delivery and support organisational cohesion.
In my Department, 81.3% of staff are approved for blended working. My Department does not have a system to log days that staff work from home. It is the responsibility of the Head of Business Unit to ensure that the blended working policy is adhered to by staff approved for blended working within their unit.
