Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government 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. [40595/12]

Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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A number of special leave schemes, including career breaks , are available to officials in my Department. The details are on the website of the Department of Pu blic Expenditure and Reform. My Department considers any application made by staff on its merits, subject to the exigencies of the service.