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Government rejects 'Right to Remote Work' Bill, citing WRC overreach concerns and other factors
The Labour Party’s Work Life Balance (Right to Remote Work) Bill 2026 was defeated in the Dail on 19 February 19 following a second stage vote.
The proposed Bill aimed to move beyond a mere right to request remote work, instead offering an enforceable right to work remotely where roles allowed.
The Government, however, opposed the Bill, citing the need for balanced legislation, the avoidance of inappropriate interference with business operations, and the ongoing review of the current 2023 Work Life Balance Act.
TII Budget Submission 2024
The following are the Budget 2024 recommendations of Telecommunications Industry Ireland, whose members account for most of the sector’s investment and employment.
Updated Code of Practice on Determining Employment Status
Following the 2023 judgement of the Supreme Court in the Karshan case, the Code has been reviewed and updated by an interdepartmental group comprising of the Department of Social Protection, the Office of the Revenue Commissioners and the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC).
Government publishes updated code of practice in relation to access to part time work
Prepared by the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC), the updated code provides practical guidance to help employers and employees agree part‑time arrangements that support flexible, inclusive and modern workplaces.
EU Pay Transparency Directive FAQs
Fiscal policy and stimulus measures
Roll out a €15 billion reboot plan within the first 100 days of new Government
Why digital accessibility matters
Too often, digital accessibility is treated as a “nice to have” or a box to tick for compliance, when really, it’s about whether people can use the digital products and services we build at all.
Annual report of the Office of the Protected Disclosures Commissioner indicates Whistleblowers are increasingly utilising AI tools in their protected disclosures
In its third full year of operation, the Office of the Protected Disclosures Commissioner (OPDC) experienced a massive surge in workload, highlighting both the growing awareness of whistleblowing processes and the ongoing confusion surrounding their proper use.
BITCI Elevate Pledge, Advancing the Inclusive Workplace
Business in the Community Ireland (BITCI) has marked five years of its Elevate: The Inclusive Workplace Pledge, highlighting progress made by businesses in advancing workplace inclusion while calling for renewed and sustained action to address persistent labour market inequalities.
New legislation on Mandatory Retirement Age moves a step closer as revised Code on Longer Working is sent to Minister
The Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Act 2025 was signed into law by the President of Ireland on December 16, 2025.
While the Act has been signed, it requires a commencement order from the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to officially go into effect.