Consultation
Public Consultation on Flexible Working
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
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From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Published on
Open for submissions from
Submissions closed
Last updated on
Consultation is closed
The Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Mr. Roderic O’Gorman T.D. has launched a consultation seeking the public’s views on flexible working, which will run from 05 May 2021 to 28 May 2021.
The findings of the consultation will be used to develop a policy framework that is responsive to the changing business environment, promotes better work-life balance and supports labour market participation for parents and carers through family-friendly work practices.
The Press Release can be accessed here.
The Government is seeking to develop a flexible working policy and guidance that takes account of the needs of families (particularly those with young children); of individuals, including those with disabilities; of employers and of the broader economy.
This consultation is being undertaken to seek views from employers, employees and the wider public on:
If you wish to participate in this consultation, you can submit your views by completing a short questionnaire on flexible working, which can be accessed here.
Detailed written submissions are also invited and can be returned to flexibleworkingconsultation@equality.gov.ie
Further information, including guidance on written submissions, is available in the Guidance note.
The closing date for receipt of submissions is Friday 28 May 2021 at 5pm.
Please note that submissions received will not be responded to.
All submissions submitted to the Department are subject to release under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act 2014 and are also subject to Data Protection legislation.
An Irish language version of the consultation is available here.