Jennifer Whitmore (Wicklow, Social Democrats)
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926. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if her Department has established a working from home policy for its employees; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13544/20]

Catherine Martin (Dublin Rathdown, Green Party)
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My Department has not established a formal working from home policy for employees as a working from home policy is being developed centrally by Civil Service HR in the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.  

With the exception of those whose attendance at the workplace is essential,  employees in my Department are currently working from home on an emergency basis in line with public health guidance. My Department is communicating regularly with staff to ensure ongoing engagement and well-being.