Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 October 2010
316 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs the amount of funding spent in 2009 and 2010 by his Department on Irish language training for public servants; the number of persons that participated in Irish language training courses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35307/10]
View answerIn 2009, 22 staff of my Department attended training courses given by Gaeleagras which is part of the Civil Service Training and Development Centre. No expenses were incurred by my Department in this regard. I can confirm, however, that scholarships of €125 were paid by my Department to two staff who attended residential courses run by Gaeleagras. A further €1,900 was spent in respect of 6 staff arising from their attendance at academic courses and other training courses in relation to the Irish language during that year. In 2010, some €3,520 has been spent in respect of 4 staff arising from their attendance at academic courses and other training courses in relation to the Irish language.
