Departmental Staff Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 September 2012

Tuesday, 25 September 2012

Ceisteanna (265)

Regina Doherty

Ceist:

265. Deputy Regina Doherty asked the Minister for Arts; Heritage and the Gaeltacht if his Department still grants leave of absence; and if not, the reason this is not considered as a neutral cost saving exercise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40590/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht

My Department operates a career break scheme through which staff can avail of unpaid leave for periods from six months to five years. The conditions relating to this scheme are set by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.