Michael McNamara (Clare, Independent)
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85. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of persons within his Department who are working remotely on a part-time or full-time basis in County Clare in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48745/22]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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My Department introduced a blended working scheme on a 6-month pilot basis on 1st July 2022. In accordance with the Civil Service Blended Working Framework, no staff member may work remotely on a full-time basis. In designing that scheme, HR Division consulted with management to determine which roles were suitable for blended working arrangements.

There are 64 staff in the Driver and Vehicle Computer Services Division of my Department which is located in Shannon, Co. Clare. The primary role of the division relates to the management of the national motor tax and driving licence services and the implementation of policies for these services which meet customer requirements. While many of the functions are conducive to blended working, there are a small number of functions which do not.

Of the 64 staff, 45 are availing of blended working arrangements, up to the maximum pattern available in my Department, currently of 5 days per fortnight, with pro rata arrangements for worksharers.

Due to the nature of their functions, 11 staff members must attend the office workplace daily to undertake their duties.

Another 8 staff members have currently opted to attend the office workplace on a full-time basis.