The Irish Times reports that sick leave in the Public Sector is twice as high as the Private Sector. The total cost is €430'000'000 a year. Given longer holidays, generally better conditions and shorter working hours one would think that "Sick" leave would be lower in the Public Sector.
If it was just the same as the private sector then it would save the state over €200 million a year.
If it was just the same as the private sector then it would save the state over €200 million a year.