Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 1 July 2015
169. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the annual saving to her Department if spending on education and training was reduced by 2.5%, 5% and 10%; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26924/15]
View answerThe total spend for my Department on training and development for 2014 was approximately €1,143,806. This would have included expenditure such as training courses provided internally and externally, refunds of educational fees, attendance at seminars and conferences and membership of professional bodies fees.
Using the 2014 figure for training spend as a baseline, the following table sets out the savings that would result from applying the various percentage decreases suggested by the Deputy. It should be noted, that budgetary constraints have resulted in a reduction in expenditure in this area over a number of years.
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Total Spend |
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Total expenditure on training and Development in 2014 |
€1,143,806 |
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Saving accruing from a reduction in spend of 2.5% |
€28,595 |
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Saving accruing from a reduction in spend of 5% |
€57,190 |
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Saving accruing from a reduction in spend of 10% |
€114,380 |
