Public Service Staff

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 May 2011

Tuesday, 17 May 2011

Questions (85)

Charles Flanagan

Question:

115 Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance if he intends to introduce a special incentive career break scheme, similar to that which obtained in 2009 as part of the Government’s effort to achieve a reduction in spending on the pay bill with particular reference to the Department of Health and Children as contained in DOHC Circular S/146/99; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11443/11]

Written answers

Minister for Finance (Deputy Michael Noonan)

As the Deputy will be aware the Special Civil Service Incentive Career Break Scheme 2009 was introduced as a once-off measure in the Supplementary Budget on 7 April 2009. The measure was extended to staff in different areas of the public service, including the local government sector and the HSE. The closing date for participation in this scheme has expired and there is no current proposal to extend this scheme.