Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 2 July 2015
76. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide, in tabular form, a breakdown of all third level courses and training programmes provided for employees of the Revenue Commissioners and the accompanying cost for the 2014-15 academic year from 1 September 2014 to the end of June 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26799/15]
View answerI am advised by the Office of the Revenue Commissioners that building and retaining internal capacity and expertise is a key corporate priority and critical to the achievement of Revenue's strategic objectives. Through a range of relevant programmes and schemes, Revenue supports employees in achieving relevant professional qualifications. Third level academic courses are part of the suite of training programmes provided by Revenue to meet business needs and are delivered both internally and externally to Revenue employees.
A breakdown of all third level courses and training programmes provided for employees of the Revenue Commissioners and accompanying cost, for the 2014-2015 academic year, from 1 September 2014 to the end of June 2015 is set out in the following table.
THIRD LEVEL COURSES / PROGRAMMES & COSTS 2014/2015
|
Third Level Courses / Programmes |
Employees |
Costs |
|
University of Limerick Accredited Programmes: Diploma in Applied Taxation and BA (Hons) in Applied Taxation |
287 |
€812,300 |
|
Certificate in Income Tax & Payroll Compliance |
48 |
€33,360 |
|
Tax Technician |
19 |
€29,100 |
|
Professional Accountancy Qualification |
10 |
€17,254 |
|
Chartered Tax Adviser |
8 |
€11,884 |
|
MSc in Economic Policy Studies |
1 |
€9,785 |
|
BA in Business Studies |
5 |
€8,895 |
|
MSc in Innovation Management in the Public Service |
1 |
€6,640 |
|
Solicitor Professional Practice Part II |
1 |
€4,500 |
|
Diploma in Information Systems |
1 |
€3,530 |
|
MSc Information Systems Strategy |
1 |
€3,270 |
|
MSc Management of Information Systems |
1 |
€3,270 |
|
Diploma in Forensic Accounting |
1 |
€2,925 |
|
Masters in Management Operations |
1 |
€2,828 |
|
BA in Public Management |
2 |
€2,820 |
|
MSc in Business |
2 |
€2,785 |
|
Diploma in Applied Irish |
2 |
€948 |
For completeness, it should be noted that, in addition to third level courses and training programmes, Revenue provides relevant functional training to its staff to help build internal capacity and expertise. Revenue also provides opportunities for continuous professional development and supports staff development through a refund of fees scheme.
I strongly commend Revenue's approach of investing in its people to increase and expand its capacity and capability so that it can continue to respond to its current and future challenges.
