Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 December 2013
134. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if his Department pays for any of its employees to receive third level qualifications; if so, the annual cost for each of the past five years; if the employee will receive a financial bonus as a result of receiving this qualification; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51382/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraExpenditure by my Department on course fees for staff participation in business relevant courses leading to third-level qualifications in the years 2009-2013 is outlined below. No financial bonuses are paid to staff as a result of receiving qualifications on successful completion of these courses. These courses are pursued by staff primarily in their own time.
|
Year |
Payment for 3rd Level Courses participated in by Staff |
|
2009 |
€179,573.69 |
|
2010 |
€175,706.73 |
|
2011 |
€168,511.88 |
|
2012 |
€140,156.95 |
|
2013 |
€133,238.85 |
Examples of courses which were supported in recent years include Public Administration/Management; Business Studies/Management; Information Technology; Accountancy/Financial Management; Law; Project Management and Economic Policy Analysis. Meeting the costs of such business-related courses of study recognises that the staff of the Department are our single greatest resource. It is essential, therefore, for the effective delivery of our strategic mission that they are well qualified for the tasks with which they are charged.
