Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 February 2014
369. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide in tabular form, the number of staff in her Department currently on a sabbatical or career break broken down by zero to six months, six to 12 months, one year to two years, two to three years, four to five years and five years plus; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7634/14]
View answerDetails of the number of staff from my Department currently on career breaks are provided as follows. The duration for which a career break is sanctioned is not recorded as staff can extend the duration during the course of the career break. All career breaks are sanctioned for a minimum period of six months.
The details provided indicate the duration since the career break commenced.
|
Career Break |
Number |
|
On Career Break for less than 6 months |
5 |
|
On Career Break for a period between 6 months and 1 year |
18 |
|
On Career Break for a period between 1 and 2 years |
26 |
|
On Career Break for a period between 2 and 3 years |
12 |
|
On Career Break for a period between 3 and 4 years |
5 |
|
On Career Break for a period between 4 and 5 years |
2 |
|
On Career Break for a period over 5 years |
5 |
