Paul Donnelly (Dublin West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I am happy to hear of the Minister's fulsome support for remote working and people working from home. The committee was recently on Arranmore during a visit to the islands. It was incredible to hear that, at one stage, there were only two remote workers on the island. That has increased due to the hub and due to improved broadband, which is critical. Our committee is looking at rural broadband in the morning. Twenty-seven people are now working from home on the island, which is really welcome. I have a note of caution and worry about some companies. I am hearing more and more about people being requested, asked or forced back into their offices on occasions when they would like to work from home and work remotely more. Does the Minister believe the legislation is strong enough to protect workers and to make it easier for people to work from home?

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