Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 December 2013
127. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his Department pays for any of its employees to receive third level qualifications; if so, the annual cost for each of the past five years; if the employee will receive a financial bonus as a result of receiving this qualification; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51384/13]
View answerThe arrangements governing Refund of Fees in respect of further education including third level education are set out in Department of Finance Circular 23/2007: Post-Entry Education – Refund of Fees, Study Leave and Examination Leave. The purpose of the Circular is to facilitate Departments in building appropriate skill and expertise by supporting employees’ efforts in self-development and life-long learning.
As the Deputy is aware, my Department was established in July 2011 and therefore, the details provided below are from that date, and are in respect of each academic year. Upon completing academic qualifications, staff do not receive a financial bonus.
|
Academic Year |
Number of Staff Participating |
Total Cost |
|
2011/12 |
10 |
€42,118 |
|
2012/13 |
15 |
€61,723 |
|
2013/14 |
42 |
€162,055 |
