Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 May 2022
440. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education if a person (details supplied) can extend their leave beyond five years; the options that are available to the person; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24208/22]
View answerI wish to advise the Deputy that, under the terms of Circular 54/2019, Chapter 7 Career Break Scheme, a career break is for a period of not less than one school year and may be extended on an annual basis provided the total period of the career break does not exceed five years at any one time, subject to a maximum of 10 years absence in the course of the teacher's career.
A subsequent career break may not be taken until the teacher has served for a period equal to the duration of the previous career break.
As this individual has already availed of five years, in accordance with the terms of the scheme, my Department is not in a position to extend his career break any further at this time.
