Carol Nolan (Laois-Offaly, Independent)
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225. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if employees of Teagasc are entitled to a five year career break; if so, the criteria for a five year career break; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27758/24]

Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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Teagasc operates as a separate non commercial State body under the aegis of my Department.

The operation of the career break scheme in Teagasc is an operational matter for Teagasc management. I have therefore, referred the matter to Teagasc for consideration and direct reply to the Deputy.