Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 July 2014
165. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide, in tabular form, the number of staff in his Department currently on a sabbatical and-or career break, broken down by timeframe, that is, less than six months, six to 12 months, one to two years, two to three years, four to five years, and five years plus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29085/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe career break scheme provides flexibility to staff and employers alike by allowing staff to apply to take a period of special leave without pay. The decision to grant or refuse a career break is based on the organisational needs of Departments. A civil servant can apply to take up to a maximum of 3 career breaks which, when aggregated, do not exceed the limit to career breaks which is 12 years in total.
The table shows the number of staff in my Department currently on a career break broken down as requested.
|
Duration |
No. of Staff |
|
6-12 months |
2 |
|
1-2 years |
3 |
|
2-3 years |
3 |
|
3-4 years |
1 |
|
4-5 years |
2 |
|
Grand Total |
11 |
