Departmental Staff Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 September 2012

Tuesday, 25 September 2012

Ceisteanna (471)

Regina Doherty

Ceist:

471. Deputy Regina Doherty asked the Minister for Health 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. [40598/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

My department is prepared to consider applications from staff members for career breaks within parameters that apply across the Civil Service . Such applications are assessed individually based on the merits of each case.