Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 July 2013
409. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide, in tabular form, the annual saving to the Exchequer of a 5%, 7%, 10%, 12%, 15%, 17% and 20% reduction in training and development for all Government Departments. [34474/13]
View answer418. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide, in tabular form, the annual saving to the Exchequer of a 5%, 7%, 10%, 12%, 15%, 17% and 20% reduction in training and development for his Department. [34614/13]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 409 and 418 together.
The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table. The training and development budget for 2013 is €175,000. Expenditure on staff training and development in my Department is a valuable investment. It assists staff in acquiring the necessary skills and knowledge to enable the Department meet its strategic priorities, supports workforce planning, develops a continuous learning culture within the Department and provides a range of learning and development measures which contribute to enhanced staff performance, development of potential and engagement.
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Training and Development |
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Budget |
Saving |
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€175,000.00 |
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5% Reduction |
€166,250.00 |
€8,750.00 |
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7% Reduction |
€162,750.00 |
€12,250.00 |
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10% Reduction |
€157,500.00 |
€17,500.00 |
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12% Reduction |
€154,000.00 |
€21,000.00 |
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15% Reduction |
€148,750.00 |
€26,250.00 |
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20% Reduction |
€140,000.00 |
€35,000.00 |
