Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 September 2012
784. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Social Protection 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; and if she will provide a list of the courses staff undertook and the cost of each course per person. [38491/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn 2011, the total spend on the education and training of staff was €553,572.49 while to date in 2012, the amount spent is €391,044. In 2011, a total of 138 different training courses and seminars of relevance were attended by 5,126 staff. In 2012 to date, a total of 113 courses and seminars of relevance have been attended by 3,347 staff. The full list of courses and seminars for 2011 and 2012 and the number of attendees at each course are listed below.
It is not possible to provide an individual cost breakdown per person as statistics are not maintained at an individual level. The Department is going through a major transformation programme to provide an integrated service for working age customers. The focused training programme that underpins the transformation agenda is critical to its success.
The tables are available in attachment Q784.docx at the top of the web page.
