Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 9 July 2014
209. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will provide in tabular form the annual saving to the Exchequer from a reduction of 5%, 7%, 10%, 12%, 15%, 17% and 20%, respectively, in the staff training and development provision for his Department. [30114/14]
View answerIn the most recent full financial year of 2013, my Department spent a total of €303,754 on training and development. This represented a relatively modest investment in business-relevant skills development of the staff of the Department and is considered an essential enabler to building and maintaining our capacity to deliver the critical strategic mission of my Department.
A substantial proportion of expenditure in the area relates to the refund of fees to staff pursuing business-related educational courses outside of normal working hours.
The percentage reduction in this spend requested by the Deputy is outlined below:
DJEI Training and Development Expenditure in 2013 - €303,754
|
5% |
€15,188 |
|
7% |
€21,263 |
|
10% |
€30,375 |
|
12% |
€36,450 |
|
15% |
€45,563 |
|
17% |
€51,638 |
|
20% |
€60,751 |
