Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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The Department of Public Expenditure & Reform developed Guidance and FAQs on working arrangements and temporary assignments during COVID-19 for civil and public service employers. This Guidance and FAQs document has been continually updated to reflect public health and Government policy throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The FAQs have been prepared to assist employees and management in the Civil and Public Service to understand the process, rules and expectations associated with work arrangements during the COVID-19 across the public service.

In order to continue to facilitate physical distancing and public health requirements, Civil and Public Service employers are providing for working from home where possible, and continuing temporary alternative arrangements e.g. flexible shifts, staggered hours, longer opening hours, blended working patterns, weekend working etc., where feasible.

I can confirm that no staff in my Department were placed on short-time during the Covid-19 period.

In addition to continuing with regular work, significant additional work was undertaken by many of my officials during this period to support the Covid and Brexit crises.

I have asked the Agencies under my Department's aegis to provide the information directly to the Deputy. Please contact my office if you have not received a reply within 10 days.