Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 June 2015
389. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide, in tabular form, the number of staff in his Department currently on a sabbatical or career break, broken down by zero to six months, six months to 12 months, one year to two years, two years to three years, four years to five years and five years or more; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23401/15]
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 apply 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 following table.
|
Duration |
Number of Staff |
|
0-6 months |
Nil |
|
6-12 months |
1 |
|
1-2 years |
3 |
|
2-3 years |
Nil |
|
4-5 years |
Nil |
|
5 years plus |
2 |
