Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Question 395: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of staff who took sick leave of more than five, ten, 15, 20 days and 21 days or over in 2011 in all agencies, offices or other bodies reporting to his Department; the length of the ten highest incidences of sick leave across these bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33107/12]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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With regard to the length of periods of sick leave taken by members of the Permanent Defence Force, the military authorities have advised that in 2011 the 10 highest incidents were as follows:

The procedures for managing absences due to the ill health of members of the Permanent Defence Force are governed by the provisions of Defence Force Regulations A12 (Medical Treatment). All absences due to ill health are recorded on the Defence Forces Personnel Management System and DFR A12 provides that commanding officers are required to play a proactive role in managing sick leave in their areas.

It has not been possible to collate the detailed information requested by the Deputy in relation to the number of personnel who took sick leave of more than 5, 10, 15, 20 and 21 days or over, in 2011 in the time available. My Department is currently seeking to compile the relevant data and I will provide the information directly to the Deputy once it comes to hand.