I propose to take Questions Nos. 224 and 225 together.
The rules governing study leave and examination leave for civil servants are set out in Department of Public Expenditure & Reform Circular 23/2007: Post-Entry Education – Refund of Fees, Study Leave and Examination Leave.
The information requested by the Deputy in respect of civil servants of my Department and civilian employees attached to military installations is set out in the following tables:
Civil Service Staff of the Department
Year
|
No. of staff
|
Average duration of paid study leave
|
Average duration of unpaid study leave
|
2012
|
12
|
5
|
0
|
2013
|
10
|
5.5
|
1
|
The only agency under the aegis of my Department is the Army Pensions Board. No Civil Service staff attached to the Army Pensions Board availed of study leave during this period.
Civilian Employees attached to Military Installations
Year
|
No. of staff
|
Average duration of paid study leave
|
Average duration of unpaid study leave
|
2012
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
2013
|
1
|
5
|
0
|
The information relating to the Defence Forces is currently being compiled and will be provided to the Deputy as soon as possible.