Public Sector Staff

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 January 2011

Tuesday, 25 January 2011

Ceisteanna (220)

Pearse Doherty

Ceist:

327 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of public sector places made vacant by maternity or other leave that have not been filled since the implementation of the embargo on recruitment and overtime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4259/11]

Freagraí scríofa

Taoiseach and Minister for Foreign Affairs (Deputy Brian Cowen)

The information requested by the Deputy is provided in the table.

Vacancies which have arisen in the Department of Foreign Affairs since 27 March 2009 and which remain unfilled

Reason	Number
Maternity Leave	13
Career break	7
Special Incentivised Career Break	22
Special leave without pay	3
Total:	45