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There are no plans to adapt people’s travel schedules, Simon Harris has said Shutterstock
The Daily Poll
Would you like to see employers offer work-from-home options during the energy crisis?
Rising energy costs have caused many workers to change their travel and remote work habits, the Tánaiste has said.
THE GOVERNMENT HAS no plans to change its guidance on remote working in response to the energy crisis, Tánaiste Simon Harris has said.
Although Harris acknowledged that the current situation is challenging, he noted that it does not warrant the same response as the Covid-19 pandemic.
He added that many people are already changing their behaviour and travel schedules due to rising fuel costs.
“We’re not intending to change the work-from-home rules and structures that are in place. I think employers generally exercise a fair degree of common sense here.
“Companies and the public services have to make sure that they can continue to run and continue to operate, whilst also respecting that work from home is an important proposition that’s been built up in this country now over quite a number of years,” said Harris, adding that he is satisfied with the current arrangements in place.
We wanted to know your thoughts on this.
Tell us: Would you like to see employers offer remote work options during the energy crisis?
Poll Results:
Yes – where possible (7384)
No – the rules should stay as they are (958)
Maybe – if energy costs worsen (657)
Not sure/No opinion (186)
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