836. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the timing and publication of the review on the work life balance Bill provisions for flexible working, including consideration of extending the right to request flexible work to everyone. [74025/26]
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666. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality in the context of the review of the Right to Request Flexible Working provisions as outlined in her previous reply, if the review will examine whether employers should have to give clear role-specific reasons for refusing flexible or remote working, rather than relying mainly on a general company-wide office policy. [71804/26]
667. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality in the context of the review of the Right to Request Flexible Working provisions as outlined in her previous reply, if the review will examine protections and supports for parents and carers that request the right to work from home. [71808/26]
668. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality in the context of the review of the Right to Request Flexible Working provisions as outlined in her previous reply, if the review will consider the impact that stricter office attendance policies may have on people with disabilities, long-term health conditions or neurodivergent people, including autistic people, where remote or hybrid wo…
669. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality in the context of the review of the Right to Request Flexible Working provisions as outlined in her previous reply, if the review will examine the increasing level of congestion facing commuters and the knock on impact on their wellbeing. [71810/26]
77. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if her Department intends to review legislation on flexible working arrangements in the context of the current fuel crisis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30948/26]
165. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the work undertaken by her Department in regard to the possibility of the introduction of menstrual leave for workers; if her Department will consider progressing legislation to this effect; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40390/26]
166. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the estimated cost of introducing paid menstrual leave for those suffering debilitating period pain; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40484/26]
176. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the position regarding the supports available to employers and employees to promote remote and flexible working; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28896/26]
177. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality her views on whether existing legislation and regulations are sufficient to support workers that are seeking reasonable allowances for flexible working; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28897/26]
178. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the position regarding any work ongoing within her Department that seeks to further strengthen the position of workers that are seeking reasonable allowances for flexible working; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28898/26]
179. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if her views on the merits of creating a campaign that seeks to encourage businesses to allow for increased flexible working practices, particularly in the context of increasing fuel prices; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28899/26]
188. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the position regarding the flexible working and remote working policies in place for civil servants in her Department; if there is any discrepancy in these policies based on seniority; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28912/26]
189. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the position regarding the flexible working and remote working policies in place for staff that work for any agencies under the remit of her Department; if there is any discrepancy in these policies based on seniority; if this policy is under the control of the agency itself or if it is directed by the Department; and if she will make a s…
190. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if any review is ongoing in relation to her Department’s policy on flexible working and remote working for civil servants in her Department, particularly in the context of increased fuel prices; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28949/26]
1015. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if her Department has examined the role of remote working in supporting parents with childcare responsibilities; whether this will inform future childcare policy or workforce participation strategies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12040/26]
2268. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality for an update as of July 2025 on the Programme for Government commitment to promote flexible working arrangements that benefit both workers and employers, ensuring a balanced approach; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41007/25]
2269. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality with regard to the Programme for Government commitment to promote flexible working arrangements that benefit both workers and employers, the engagements she has had with industry and stakeholders, with a specific focus on multinational companies based in county Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41008/25]
708. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether she will consider, in collaboration with the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, introducing or promoting workplace supports, including possible menstrual leave or flexible working arrangements, for those affected by severe menstrual-related conditions such as PMDD; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32…
200. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if she will provide details of any planned changes to remote working arrangements applying to staff in her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6685/25]