Departmental Staff Career Breaks

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 September 2014

Wednesday, 17 September 2014

Questions (361)

Finian McGrath

Question:

361. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of civil servants, public servants and semi-State employees in his Department on career break at the time of the Haddington Road agreement who lost their right to return to their old positions; of these, the number who have since been offered redeployment opportunities; the number who availed of suitable redeployment opportunities; the number who terminated their employment; the number who have been accommodated with supernumerary positions after being on redeployment lists of over one year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33931/14]

Written answers

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform

In response to the Deputy's question I can confirm that, other than one staff member in the Valuation Office, no civil or public servant in my Department, or those under my remit, on career breaks at the time of the Haddington Road Agreement, lost their right to return to their old positions.

The following table outlines the position regarding the Valuation Office:

Valuation Office

Staff on Career Break at time of Haddington Road Agreement who could not be accommodated

Number of Staff	Redeployment offered	Redeployment Availed of	Terminated Employment	Accommodated with Supernumerary position
One	Yes	Yes	No	No