Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 September 2021
287. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his Department has utilised the services of organisations (details supplied) at any time from 1 January 2015 to date; if so, the expenditure costs related to same; the purpose of any such engagements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43244/21]
View answerI wish to advise the Deputy that as part of its commitment to the continuous professional development of its staff, my Department has participated in the Common Purpose Ireland senior leadership programmes. These programmes offer participants the opportunity to share leadership experiences and challenges, exchange views and establish networks with a wide variety of diverse leaders from across the public, private and not for profit sectors.
The cost associated with this engagement during the specified period is set out in the table below.
|
Common Purpose Ireland |
2021 (to date) |
- |
|
|
2020 |
€6,000 |
|
|
2019 |
€3,000 |
|
|
2018 |
€6,000 |
|
|
2017 |
€7,500 |
|
|
2016 |
- |
|
|
2015 |
€2,000 |
