Martin Conway (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The issue is the definition of "career break". Sometimes, people take career breaks to develop their skill sets. While I understand to a degree the logic of the current position, flexibility should be considered in certain cases. To be frank, I do not know whether the lady in question has engaged with the unions, but I will recommend that she do so. I will get my office to e-mail the details to the Minister of State's office. Perhaps he might be able to identify a resolution to the impasse for this unfortunate lady.