Remote working is here to stay in Mayo

The government is committed to legislating to give workers the right to request remote working, Tanáiste Leo Varadkar has confirmed to Mayo Deputy Alan Dillon.

Welcoming the statement, the Castlebar-based TD said: "Rural communities around the country have benefited greatly from people being able to work remotely, and it is undoubtedly a trend that some people will wish to continue.

"We have seen amazing projects come on stream in Mayo, such as the DigiWest hub in Swinford and the Gteic facilities in the Gaeltacht regions, such as, for example, in Belmullet.

"Many more broadband connection points, BCPs, are being supplied, which provide additional resources to local entrepreneurs and workers in surrounding communities.

"We now need to ensure that employees have clarity on their rights to continue this trend if they so choose and guide employers on such requests."