Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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Question 121: To ask the Taoiseach 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. [36889/10]

Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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In considering requests to participate in the Civil Service Worksharing Scheme my Department considers its operating requirements and endeavours to tailor workloads to allow for flexible attendance patterns that accommodate the business needs of the Department and the personal responsibilities or choices of those who wish to participate in it. Currently 32 members of staff in my Department, all female, are participating in the scheme. No applications to participate in the scheme have been refused.