Denis Naughten (Roscommon-Galway, Independent)
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60. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department and each body and agency under the remit of his Department has achieved the Government-mandated public sector remote working target of 20%; when this was achieved in each instance; the current percentage of staff working remotely; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25698/24]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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In accordance with the Civil Service Blended Working Framework, published on 31st March 2022, my Department has published its own Blended Working Policy. Since the 1st July 2022, my Department has facilitated flexible blended working arrangements for all eligible staff members, on a pattern of up to a maximum of 5 days over a fortnight period on a 2 days / 3 days alternating pattern for office attendance as determined by business need, with flexibility expected from staff on other days where there are particular business requirements. Pro-rata arrangements are in place for work-sharing staff members.

At present, around 85% of employees at the Department of Transport are availing of blended working arrangements. Due to the nature of work undertaken by my Department, some roles, such as Watch Officer in the Irish Coast Guard, are unsuitable for blended working due to requirements for duties having to be carried out exclusively at the Department’s work premises.

I have referred your query to the agencies under the aegis of my Department and have asked the bodies to respond directly to you on this matter. If you do not hear from them within 10 days please contact my private office.