Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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Since March 2020, in line with the public health advice of the Department of Health, the majority of staff in my Department have been working from home with the exception of staff supporting the essential operation of Government Buildings to support the work of the Taoiseach and Government during this period. In line with the Government's Return to Work Safely Protocol and to support the recovery of the wider economy, my Department will continue to facilitate staff to work from home for as long as possible.

In supporting staff working safely and effectively from home my Department has been guided by advice and a series of frequently asked questions developed by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform to manage work arrangements during COVID-19. The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform has also commenced work on the development of a remote working policy which will address remote working in the longer term for the civil service.