Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 July 2014
565. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide in tabular form the number of staff in his Department currently on a sabbatical-career break broken down by zero to six months; six to 12 months; one to two years; two to three years; four to five years; five years-plus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29082/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraCivil Service policy on leave without pay is decided centrally by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. There are a range of options open to staff wishing to avail of periods of unpaid leave. The information requested by the Deputy in relation to the number of staff in my Department currently on sabbatical/career breaks/Carers leave is set out in the table below.
|
Duration |
Number of Staff |
|
0-6 months |
1 |
|
6-12 months |
Nil |
|
1-2 years |
2 |
|
2-3 years |
2 |
|
4-5 years |
3 |
|
5 years plus |
Nil |
