Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 October 2010
195 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for Health and Children the amount of funding spent in 2009 and 2010 by her Department on Irish language training for public servants; the number of persons that participated in Irish language training courses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35314/10]
View answerIn 2009 the amount expended was €250 and 7 staff members attended Irish language training. In 2010 expenditure to date is €125 and 3 staff members have attended Irish language training so far this year. This represents the costs of residential courses for 3 staff members. There was no cost to the Department for Gaeleagras courses attended by the other 7 members of staff.
