Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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198. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of staff in his Department who availed of study or training leave in 2012; the average duration of such leave; if all staff availing of this leave received full pay and benefits during the time; the number that will do so in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31242/13]

Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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199. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of staff in organisations or agencies under the aegis of his Department who availed of study or training leave in 2012; the average duration of such leave; if all staff availing of this leave received full pay and benefits during the time; the number that will do so in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31258/13]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 198 and 199 together.

I take it that the Deputy is referring to leave taken by staff who are pursuing education and development courses outside of work. In this respect, staff in my Department, and in organisations and agencies under the aegis of my Department, can apply for study leave in accordance with the relevant Department of Finance circular. As far as possible staff are facilitated to avail of study leave; however, the granting of study leave is subject to the business needs of the staff member's business unit. In all cases staff availing of study leave received full pay and benefits.

Information for An Garda Síochána is not to hand and will be forwarded to the Deputy separately.