Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 July 2014
369. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will provide in tabular form the number of staff in her Department currently on a sabbatical/career break broken down by 0-6 months; 6-12 months; 1-2 years; 2-3 years; 4-5 years; 5 years plus; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29091/14]
View answerDetails of the number of staff from my Department currently on career breaks are provided below indicating the duration since the career break commenced. All career breaks are sanctioned for a minimum period of six months.
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Career Breaks |
Number of staff |
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On Career Break for less than 6 months |
2 |
|
On Career Break for a period between 6 months and 1 year |
3 |
|
On Career Break for a period between 1 and 2 years |
21 |
|
On Career Break for a period between 2 and 3 years |
14 |
|
On Career Break for a period between 3 and 4 years |
8 |
|
On Career Break for a period between 4 and 5 years |
1 |
|
On Career Break for a period over 5 years |
4 |
