(1) What (a) was the rate of absenteeism in her department (i) in (aa) 2006, (bb) 2007 and (cc) 2008 and (ii) during the period 1 January 2009 up to the latest specified date for which information is available, (b) were the main reasons for and (c) effects of these absenteeism during the said periods in each case; (2) whether she has taken any steps with regard to absenteeism in her department; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?