Staff may be forced to go to Ballkelly
AGRICULTURE Minsiter Michelle O’Neill says it may not be possible to avoid forcing staff to relocate to Ballykelly as part of her Department’s relocation to County Londonderry.
UUP MLA John McCallister asked her what arrangements she intended putting in place to accommodate who do not wish to relocate to Ballykelly.
She replied: “I do not expect existing staff to be forced to move, but it may not be possible to avoid in all situations. The Department will make full use of the existing NICS policies and procedures for dealing with staff transfers. In addition, my officials will be working closely with Corporate Human Resources in DFP and with relevant trade unions to develop further arrangements, including greater use of flexible working supported by modern technology, to seek to accommodate staff of all grades and disciplines who do not wish to relocate to Ballykelly.”