Kevin Humphreys
Question:272. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of staff across the public service that are currently on a career break; if his Department compiles statistics from all Departments, local authorities, the Health Service Executive and other public agencies on the numbers that avail of this scheme; if he will provide a breakdown of the numbers on career leave by Department and agency; the estimated cost of this scheme per year; the number of staff currently hired temporarily to cover those on career break; the reforms that have taken place in this general area in the past year; if these staff were counted as a reduction in numbers employed in the public service during that time period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44359/12]
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