Denis Naughten (Roscommon-Galway, Independent)
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65. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform 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. [25693/24]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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You will be aware that the Programme for Government contains a commitment to mandating public sector employers to move to 20% home and remote working. In this context, my Department, in collaboration with Civil Service employers, Trade Unions and Staff Associations, developed a Blended Working Policy Framework for Civil Service Organisations which was published in March 2022. The Framework focuses on the longer-term approach to remote working in the Civil Service and has also been shared with Public Service employers with a view to providing a consistent approach across the wider public service. This is a key step taken by my Department in this important area to support the long- term implementation of blended working options for Civil Servants.

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