Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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407. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of teachers in primary and secondary schools who were on unpaid leave for the years 2010 to 2015; the number who received payment for summer and other holidays periods, while they were on leave; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8414/16]

Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour)
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The detailed information sought by the Deputy is not available in the format requested. The information outlined relates to teachers paid on payrolls operated by my Department.

Teachers can avail of career breaks which are periods of special leave without pay of not less than one school year subject to compliance with the terms of the Career Break scheme as outlined in Circular 10/2011. There are currently 1,469 Primary teachers and 447 Post Primary teachers on career break. They do not receive any payment for summer or other holiday periods.

There are currently 780 Primary teachers and 279 Post Primary teachers on other unpaid leave types. The numbers on unpaid leave fluctuate throughout the year. The periods of absence of teachers on approved unpaid leave are without pay.

The terms and conditions applicable to the different types of unpaid leave such as unpaid maternity leave and parental leave are outlined in Circulars which can be accessed on my Department's website.