75. Mr. Timmins asked the Taoiseach if his Department operates term time; the number of persons who applied for this in 2000, 2001 and 2002; the number of persons who were accepted and availed themselves of the scheme; if persons were refused; if so, the reason therefor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3885/02]
The Taoiseach: Term time is currently in operation in my Department. There were no appli[1588] cations for term time in 2000 and 2001. There is currently one application for this year which has been accepted. This officer will commence a ten week period of term time leave at the end of June 2002.
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