Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 June 2015
195. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will provide, in tabular form, the number of staff in her Department currently on a sabbatical or a 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 and five years or more; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23410/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraDetails of the number of staff from my Department currently on career breaks are provided below. The duration for which a career break is sanctioned is not recorded as staff can extend the duration during the course of the career break. All career breaks are sanctioned for a minimum period of six months.
The details provided indicate the duration since the career break commenced.
|
On career break for less than 6 months |
11 |
|
On career break for a period between 6 months and 1 year |
13 |
|
On career break for a period between 1 and 2 years |
11 |
|
On career break for a period between 2 and 3 years |
19 |
|
On career break for a period between 3 and 4 years |
7 |
|
On career break for a period between 4 and 5 years |
9 |
|
On a career break for a period over 5 years |
4 |
|
Total |
74 |
