Vol. 547 No. 4
126 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development 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. [3891/02]
My Department operates the term time scheme. The following is a breakdown of the numbers who applied for this scheme in my Department in the years 2000, 2001 and 2002:
|
Year |
Number ofapplications |
Granted and availed of scheme |
Numbers refused |
Reason for refusal |
|
2000 |
86 |
82 |
4 |
Pressure of workload. No suitable replacements available. |
|
2001 |
91 |
80 |
11 |
Pressure of workload due to Foot and Mouth disease. |
|
2002 |
149 |
143 |
6 |
Five due to pressure of workload. No suitable replacements available. One applicant's request not covered by term time conditions. |
