Maurice Quinlivan (Limerick City, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Tánaiste for his response. Many people are concerned regarding what will happen. It is good that the Government is calling on employers to do X, Y and Z but we will be coming into this very soon. I agree with the Tánaiste that one of the benefits of the pandemic is that working will change for many people. My colleagues and I have spoken to many people on this issue in the past couple of months and the message we have received is that a blended approach would suit many people, while working from home suits other people. Some people want to get back to the office full time.

As the Tánaiste noted, I am Chairman of the committee to which the Bill will come. We will not be lax in getting it through as fast as we can and we look forward to receiving the heads of Bill. We will work with the Tánaiste in that regard.

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