Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Health the reason applications for leave of absence have been stopped; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40587/12]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Health if a member of staff leaves the health service and then returns, if their term of service and grade remain on record, or are they considered as a new recruit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40588/12]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.