Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 September 2021
530. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 497 of 15 September 2021, if tenders for the courses and training provided were issued; if so, the persons who responded; the criteria by which the course provider was ultimately chosen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46201/21]
View answerI wish to inform the Deputy with regard to PQ 46201, which seeks further information subsequent to PQ 43233/21, staff identify their learning and development needs as part of the annual process relating to their performance management development system (PMDS). This approach is in line with civil service practice and would have been followed with regard to the selection of the courses referenced in PQ 43233/21.
The annual PMDS process includes the identification of suitable training and development opportunities and this is informed by considering an individual’s skills and experience and identifying any gaps they may have with regard to their role.
The identification of training for individuals to address specific gaps is not subject to tendering processes however, it would be normal practice that a range of options would be considered during the selection of suitable training.
