Gerald Nash (Louth, Labour)
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273. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the estimated cost or saving to the Exchequer of increasing the Programme for Government commitment of 20% home and remote working for public sector employers, colleges and other public bodies to 30%, 40% and 50%, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11477/22]

Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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In line with Government commitments, the Civil Service will demonstrate leadership in moving proactively to a blended working environment with a view to achieving at least 20% remote working initially.

My Department is currently focussing on achieving at least 20% remote working, in line with the commitment in the Programme for Government, and any cost associated with moving towards 30%, 40% and/or 50% is not under consideration at this time.