Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 27 June 2013
232. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of staff in his Department who availed of study or training leave in 2012; the average duration of such leave; if all staff availing of this leave received full pay and benefits during the time; the number that will do so in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31231/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraWhen staff in my Department attend work-related training courses, they are deemed to be on official business and consequently receive full pay. Staff who participate in the Refund of Academic Fees Scheme are also entitled to paid study leave in respect of academic courses deemed relevant to their Civil Service employment. The following table is a summary of the information the Deputy has requested in this regard. The figures for the remainder of 2013 are estimates only.
|
Year |
No. of Staff who Availed of Study Leave |
Average Duration of Study Leave |
No. of Staff who Availed of Training |
Average Duration of Training Leave |
|
2012 |
53 |
5.43 |
1,881 |
2.82 |
|
2013 to date |
42 |
5.67 |
1,342 |
1.61 |
|
Estimate for remainder of 2013 |
20 |
5.5 |
500 |
2 |
