Marie Sherlock (Labour) | Oireachtas source

We had the heads of the right to request remote work Bill in January. In February, the Minister acknowledged that changes needed to be made. On 6 July, nearly three months ago to the day, the pre-legislative report from the committee landed on the Department’s desk and we still do not have the Bill. A number of clear recommendations came from the committee, particularly with regard to the waiting time before somebody could request remote work and the right of appeal. They can appeal based on the substance of the refusal, as opposed to the process. What clarity can the Minister give as to what will be published in the Bill in the final quarter of this year? There have been months of talking about this but we have not heard anything concrete from him as to what is in the Bill.