Carol Nolan (Laois-Offaly, Independent)
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833. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of civil servants, by grade, in his Department who were on a career break in 2023 and 2024; the number of those who in 2023 and 2024 were on a career break of five years or more; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44296/24]

Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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I can confirm that there were 57 officers on career break in 2023 (data generated 28.08.23). The breakdown by grade is:

Of these officers, on this date one Clerical officer and one Veterinary Inspector were on career break for 5 years or longer. As of 02.09.24 in 2024 a total of 66 officers are on career break. The breakdown by grade is:

Of these two clerical officers and one Agricultural Inspector were on career break for 5 years or longer.