Barry Heneghan (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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224. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the percentage of staff in her Department working from home for at least two days per week, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26550/25]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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The Department of Education’s Blended Working Policy was introduced at the end of 2023 and allows staff members to make applications to work remotely for up to 3 days per week.

The Department continues to accept applications from staff members to formalise their blended working arrangements and work is ongoing to promote this.

Approximately 25% of staff members have formal blended working arrangements and this number is increasing.