Written answers

Wednesday, 8 December 2021

Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

Public Sector Staff

Photo of Cathal CroweCathal Crowe (Clare, Fianna Fail)
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53. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will revise circular E103/3/83 in order that persons representing Irish sporting teams in World Cup qualifier games are also entitled to avail of special leave from work with full pay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60763/21]

Photo of Michael McGrathMichael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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Circular E103/3/83 – Special leave for Sporting Purposes, provides that special leave with pay may be granted to officers representing Ireland at:

(1) The Olympic Games

(2) World Championship Events

(3) European Championship Events

(4) Pre-Olympic Qualifying Competitions

Written confirmation from the National Governing Body of the Sport is required in order to be eligible for leave under the scheme. There are currently no plans to update the circular referred to by the Deputy. Any revisions to the circular would require consultation with both Civil Service employers and trade unions.

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