Departmental Staff

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 July 2012

Tuesday, 10 July 2012

Questions (523)

Simon Harris

Question:

539 Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of staff who took sick leave of more than five, ten, 15, 20 days and 21 days or over in 2011 in all agencies, offices or other bodies reporting to his Department; the length of the ten highest incidences of sick leave across these bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33118/12]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (Deputy Leo Varadkar)

The provision of the material requested is a matter for direct response by the State agencies, offices and other bodies under the aegis of my Department. I have forwarded the Deputy's question to them for attention. If the Deputy does not receive a reply within ten working days, please advise my private office.