John McGuinness
Ceist:150 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Gaeltacht and the Islands the policy of her Department in relation to the further education of employees in Dúchas; if there is a policy to re-skill or up-skill employees in each area of operation; if employees who choose to further educate themselves in relation to their trade or status in Dúchas are assisted financially by her Department and given paid leave to complete their studies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22302/98]