Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 December 2013
24. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Taoiseach if his Department is paying 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. [51386/13]
View answerFinancial assistance for third-level education is provided to staff under the Refund of Fees Scheme as set out under the Department of Finance's Circular 20/07 (Post Entry Education - Refund of Fees, Study Leave and Examination Leave).
Employees do not receive financial bonuses as a result of receiving third level qualifications under the scheme.
The following are the annual costs for each of the past five years:
|
Year |
Spend |
|
2009 |
€44,899.65 |
|
2010 |
€57,152.29 |
|
2011 |
€36,402.05 |
|
2012 |
€26,716.50 |
|
2013 |
€40,334.80 |
