Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 92: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of temporary staff operating at the clerical grade in his Department and the contingencies on which they are engaged (details supplied). [4246/11]

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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Currently there are 148 temporary clerical officers employed in the Department of Social Protection.

Temporary staff are recruited by this Department to cover absences of permanent staff on maternity leave, long term sick leave, other statutory leave and also to provide cover for some staff availing of the shorter working year scheme. They are also recruited to alleviate work pressure in certain areas, for short periods of time.

Temporary contracts are offered for a fixed purpose and the term can vary according to the purpose of the contract.

The tabular statement outlines the number of temporary clerical officers currently employed and the purpose for their contracts.