Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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Question 140: To ask the Minister for Finance if Members of the Oireachtas may avail of the three year paid career break for public servants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16286/09]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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As Members of the Oireachtas are not employed in a civil or public service capacity they will not be eligible to participate in the three year career break scheme announced in the Supplementary Budget. By virtue of their constitutional status, the granting of career breaks would not be compatible with the role and duties of Members of the Oireachtas.