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Dept of Foreign Affairs (Irish Aid) - information sought

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  • 01-03-2024 2:25pm
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    DeltaSun
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭


    Hi,

    I'm an existing civil servant who is hoping, in time, to move to Dept. of Foreign Affairs (Irish Aid) in Limerick on Mobility. Anyone on here know if they operate a WFH/blended working policy as my commute would be 1.5hrs each way?

    Always wanted to work for Irish Aid but never thought it possible until covid and WFH, etc. Unfortuantely, not in a position to relocate closer to Limerick but one or two days in the office a week would be possible.

    Thanks in advance.

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    Daisies
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 4,644 Mod ✭✭✭✭Daisies


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058338530/dept-of-foreign-affairs-irish-aid-information-sought

    It's hybrid. I know someone who goes in approx once a month but she's probably the exception. I'd say once a week would be a normal expectation to be in the office



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    Trevorfromtheshoppingcentre
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    Do you know if it's once a week for all grades? I heard it is interesting work so I would be curious too.



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    Daisies
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121838725#Comment_121838725

    I don't know for sure but I would imagine it's more dependent on the unit you are in rather than your grade



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    noodler
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    Most gove depts are 2 days in and 3 days WfH.

    Notwithstanding any flexibilities within that.



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    Trevorfromtheshoppingcentre
    Registered Users Posts: 56 ✭✭Trevorfromtheshoppingcentre


    Thanks for the answers. Is it possible to find out the situation regarding blended working before accepting a post offered from mobility. My experiences with PAS have been very mysterious in regards to details of my unit, and job spec, etc.



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    urban sprawl
    Registered Users Posts: 35 ✭urban sprawl


    DFA has a blended working policy of 50% attendance in the office aggregated over a month for all grades/streams. While this is somewhat less vigorously applied for Limerick- based staff, it is nonetheless an expectation for all officers. Some roles in the Passport Office have no entitlement to work from home at all.



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    DeltaSun
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭DeltaSun


    Thank you for the replies above, great to have more information on it.



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