Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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Question 312: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the average number of sick days taken by his Departmental staff in each of the past three years (details supplied); the equivalent figures excluding long term illness cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41073/08]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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The number of sick days taken by staff in my Department on average, in each of the past three years is set out in the table. This is not to suggest that each member of staff took the average number of sick days. Furthermore, the Deputy should note that all sick leave absences lasting longer than two consecutive days must be certified by a Medical Doctor.

The Deputy should also be aware that where an absence on sick leave straddles a weekend, the weekend days are counted. The average number of sick days is accordingly higher than the number of actual working days lost.