Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 September 2012
280. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Finance 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. [38485/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraHaving skilled and qualified people in place is essential for us to deliver on our Strategic Plan and our goals and objectives, and investing in Learning and Development is one of the key elements that will help to improve the performance of individuals, and the Department in the medium to long-term. In this regard, my Department is currently examining applications for refunds of fees for last year and prefund of fees for the current academic year. Courses undertaken should have relevance to the work of the Department, with particular reference to any skills or qualifications which have been identified as particularly relevant to the officer's current post and/or the need for particular skills or qualifications within the Department. Full details of the cost and the nature of the costs for 2011 and 2012 will be forwarded to the Deputy in due course.
