Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 27 June 2013
172. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of staff in his Department who availed of study or training leave in 2012; the average duration of such leave; if all staff availing of this leave received full pay and benefits during the time; the number that will do so in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31232/13]
View answerThe information requested by the Deputy in relation to the granting of study leave in my Department in accordance with Civil Service guidelines as set out by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform is set out in the following table.
|
Year |
Number of paid leave days |
Number of staff |
Average Duration |
|
2012 |
117 |
17 |
7 days |
|
2013 (to date) |
70 |
11 |
6.5 days |
Additional unpaid study leave of 5 days was permitted in one instance in 2012. In relation to the Deputy's query regarding training leave, I would advise the Deputy that attendance at work related training is an integral part of the work of staff and that the issue of leave does not arise in relation to such activities.
