Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 October 2010
227 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for Transport the funding spent in 2009 and 2010 by his Department on Irish language training for public servants; the number of persons that participated in Irish language training courses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35318/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraThrough Gaeleagras and University College Galway where third level training was availed of, eleven members of staff of my Department in 2009 and one to date in 2010 have participated in Irish language training courses. (Gaeleagras is the Irish language training and promotion body for the civil service and is a part of the Civil Service Training and Development Centre of the Department of Finance.) As most costs associated with Gaeleagras training are borne by Gaeleagras itself, the funding spent by my Department has comprised mainly of funding for third level (Diploma) training. Funding spent by my Department on Irish language training in 2009 and so far in 2010 is €2,935.
