Government says public services won't be affected by more permanent remote working

The Blended Working Framework will allow civil servants to work at least one day a week remotely on a permanent basis

Michael McGrath, the public expenditure minister: 'We have been hugely impressed with the commitment of our civil servants. They have maintained the difficult and challenging circumstances of already high quality of service to the general public.' Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Delivery of public services will not be adversely affected by allowing civil servants to work remotely, the Government has said.

The Blended Working Framework published by Michael McGrath, the public expenditure minister, will allow civil servants to work at least one day a week remotely on a permanent basis.