Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Health if his Department still grants leave of absence; and if not, the reason this is not considered as a neutral cost saving exercise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40598/12]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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My department is prepared to consider applications from staff members for career breaks within parameters that apply across the Civil Service . Such applications are assessed individually based on the merits of each case.