Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her Department still grants leave of absence; and if not, the reason this is not considered as a neutral cost saving exercise; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40591/12]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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My Department continues to consider requests for special leave without pay in accordance with the relevant Circulars governing such leave and taking account of the operating requirements of the Department.