Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 September 2012
138. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Taoiseach the amount of money spent on an annual basis on education and training of staff in 2011 and to date in 2012; the number of staff that availed of each course; if he will provide a list of the courses staff undertook and the cost of each course per person. [38492/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe performance of the Department is dependent on the knowledge, skills, competencies and commitment of its staff. Achieving improved performance through appropriate and relevant learning and training will continue to be an integral element of ensuring the Department achieves its strategic objectives. This is a key element of the Department's new HR Strategy for 2012-2014. Financial assistance for further or higher education is provided to staff under the Refund of Fees Scheme as set out under the Department of Finance’s Circular 23/07 (Post Entry Education – Refund of Fees, Study Leave and Examination Leave).
Education and Training 2011
The total cost of Education and Training in 2011 was €61,541. Financial assistance was provided for further education or higher education and training in 2011 as follows:
|
No. of staff |
Course |
Fees |
|
2 |
Degree Courses in Counselling & Psychotherapy |
6,450 (average 3,225 per person) |
|
5 |
Language Training |
3,959 (average 792 per person) |
|
1 |
MSc in Economic Policy Studies |
10,085 |
|
1 |
Diploma in Computer Studies |
2,990 |
|
1 |
BA (Hons) Public Management |
2,820 |
|
1 |
BSc (Hons) Information Systems |
5,779 |
|
1 |
Diploma in Public Management |
2,820 |
|
1 |
Diploma in Computer Studies (Project Mgmt Stream) |
2,995 |
|
1 |
Certificate in HR |
2,100 |
|
1 |
Internal Audit |
1,620 |
|
1 |
Diploma in Project Management |
1,500 |
|
Seminars and Programmes |
||
|
2 |
Health and Safety Training |
450 (average 225 per person) |
|
12 |
IT |
10,753 (average 896 per person) |
|
2 |
Policy Development |
800 (average 400 per person) |
|
2 |
Civil Service Pensions Administration |
1,620 (average 810 per person) |
|
1 |
Communications |
300 |
|
1 |
Common Purpose Programme |
4,500 |
|
36 |
€61,541 |
Education and Training 2012 to date
The total cost of Education and Training provision to date in 2012 is €32,356. Financial assistance is being provided for further education or higher education and training in 2012 as follows:
|
No. of staff |
Courses |
Fee |
|
5 |
Language Training |
3,170 (average 634 per person |
|
1 |
Certificate Audit Skills |
4,800 |
|
1 |
Diploma Health Economics |
1,990 |
|
1 |
LLB Bachelor of Law |
2,155 |
|
2 |
BA Public Mgmt |
5,640 average (2,820 per person) |
|
1 |
Certificate HR Practice |
2,200 |
|
1 |
Certificate Safety and Health in Work |
2,295 |
|
1 |
BSc Information Systems |
5,780 |
|
1 |
Professional Diploma in Official Statistics for Policy Evaluation |
1,450 |
|
Seminars and Programmes |
||
|
1 |
Administration Law |
810 |
|
8 |
Health and Safety |
435 (average of 54 per person |
|
8 |
IT Training |
1,475 (average 184 per person) |
|
1 |
Civil Service Pensions Administration |
810 |
|
1 |
Policy Development |
796 |
|
Total 33 |
€33,806 |
In addition, 3 management training courses have been provided to date this year for staff at Assistant Principal Officer, Higher Executive Officer, Administrative Officer, Executive Officer and Staff Officer grades. 23 staff participated on these programmes in conjunction with staff from the Department of Agriculture, Marine and Food. The total cost of the courses was €5,554 which is an average of €241 per person. We will continuue to collaborate with the Department of Agriculture, Marine and Food as well as the Department of Social Protection in the provision of training programmes for staff during the Autumn.
