Dr. Orlaigh Quinn:

We have learned a huge amount. We published a report last December on remote working and I have asked my team to pull it out again because we now have so much learning as a result of the pandemic. Some 90% of our staff are working remotely. It suits some but certainly does not suit others, and we have had varied experiences right across the economy.

It is something we should speed up. It has huge potential for us in terms of the regional economy. If we can deliver remotely it takes significant pressure off us in terms of cities and allows us to spread out much more. We see it as having major potential and providing an advantage, and it is something we are actively looking at.