Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 December 2013
376. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her Department is paying 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 she will make a statement on the matter. [51376/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe provision of payment of third level fees in the civil service is governed under Circular 23/2007 which sets out the arrangements to facilitate the development of appropriate skill and expertise levels in Departments and in supporting officers efforts in the area of self-development and life-long learning.
As my Department was established in June 2011 I am not in a position to provide details prior to this as commitments made to employees would have been paid by previous relevant Departments.
At end December 2012 my Department paid €21,215 towards employees receiving third-level qualifications. No employee in my Department will receive a financial bonus as a result of receiving these qualifications.
