The staffing level in my Department as at the end of December 2018 was 6728 officers (6363 full-time equivalents).
A register of staff qualifications is maintained by this Department. The number of staff who have informed the Department on acquiring a professional qualification with the following organisations or bodies to which you refer are as follows:
Professional Qualifications
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Nos.
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Irish Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management
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0
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Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply
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0
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Institute of Public Administration
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258
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Chartered Accountants Ireland
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1
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Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
|
3
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Institute of Certified Public Accountants
|
4
|
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
|
13
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My Department is not in a position to provide details of those staff members who do not hold a professional qualification.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.