Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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Question 204: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of employees within his Department, male and female, who have been approved for participation in the civil service flexible working scheme; the number of employees, male and female, who have been refused leave to participate in the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36883/10]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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My Department's staff can avail of a wide range of family friendly working arrangements. However, I understand the Question refers specifically to the Civil Service Worksharing Scheme. Out of a total staff of 1,176.53 permanent staff in whole time equivalent terms, there are currently 118 members of staff (16 men and 102 women) participating in the Civil Service Worksharing Scheme in my Department. Decisions on worksharing arrangements must be considered in the light of the business needs of the area and the Department, but my Department has not refused any such application.