Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 April 2026
117. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport 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. [28914/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra119. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if any review is ongoing in relation to his Department’s policy on flexible working and remote working for civil servants in his Department, particularly in the context of increased fuel prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28951/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 117 and 119 together.
My Department is fully supportive of blended working practices and adopts a flexible and sustainable approach to remote working. This allows staff to balance both personal and work commitments and to build a more dynamic, agile and responsive Civil Service, while sustaining strong standards of performance and high levels of productivity.
The Department's Blended Working Policy was developed in line with the Blended Working Policy Framework for Civil Service Organisations. While a small number of roles are unsuitable for blended working due to requirements for duties having to be carried out exclusively at the Department’s work premises, the majority of staff can avail of blended working arrangements. The minimum number of days for staff to attend the office is two days per week.
There are no planned changes to current blended working arrangements applying to staff in my Department. However, this policy is kept under review to ensure that it continues to meet the business needs of the Department.
