Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 December 2013
466. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport 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. [51387/13]
View answerThe Department provides funding for staff members undertaking third level studies under the Third Level Refund of Fees Scheme. The funding is dependent on the applicant making a case that the course in question is relevant to their work and their professional development. Refunds are made on the basis of applicants achieving success in course exams.
The amounts paid out under this scheme over the past 5 years are:
|
2013 |
€59,619.55 |
|
2012 |
€39,136.61 |
|
2011 |
€78,207.46 |
|
2010 |
€73,720.99 |
|
2009 |
€61,120.70 |
No financial bonus is given to staff who attain qualifications under this scheme.
