Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 September 2020
715. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Social Protection the number and type of events funded by her Department in 2020 that did not take place in tabular form; the cost of funding each event; and if that funding will remain in place for 2021. [21901/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraFor the purposes of this Question, events are considered to be those that are directly funded and organised by the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection. In relation to the issue of funding remaining in place for 2021, the Deputy will be aware that the Department's funding is allocated on an annual basis and the 2021 budget allocation has not yet been made. To assist in answering the Deputy's' question, however, business units have indicated where they foresee that a budget is likely to be re-allocated for 2021.
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Event |
Planned Event Details |
Cost incurred in 2020 |
Funding remains in place for 2021 |
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Disability Awareness Breakfast Morning |
Wednesday 4th March Westcourt Hotel Drogheda To raise awareness of a range of supports available form DEASP to employers when employing a person with a disability |
No Cost incurred |
N/A |
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Meet the Employer Information Event |
On-site in the Direct Provision Centre, Mosney, Co Meath. 3rd March 2020 The event intended to provide group information sessions, one to one engagements with Case Officers and a 'meet the employer' opportunity to help individuals to discuss and secure employment. |
Budget c. €647.50 No costs incurred on cancellation |
2021 Budget Allocation yet to be determined but provision likely to be made |
|
2020 DEASP Assistant Principal (AP) Forum |
Annual Management Forum to APs due to be held in Dublin Castle in April 2020. |
€12,200 spent on AP Forum in 2019 – similar figure anticipated for 2020 prior to cancellation |
2021 Budget Allocation yet to be determined but provision likely to be made |
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46 Staff Forums for staff of DEASP |
10 HEO Forums 11 EO Forums 25 CO Forums |
€125,000was allocated for staff fora in 2020; spend to date is €52,900 |
2021 Budget Allocation yet to be determined but provision likely to be made |
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2020 Social Welfare Summer School (in conjunction with Department of Communities, Northern Ireland) |
Contribution towards cost for the Summer School (which took place online in 2020 instead- the planned in person event cancelled) |
€5,000 was allocated for 2020 Summer School and there has been no spending incurred to date |
2021 Budget Allocation yet to be determined but provision likely to be made |
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OneDEASP Awards |
Staff Recognition Awards |
Plannedfor later in the year. No spending to date |
2021 Budget Allocation yet to be determined but provision likely to be made |
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2020 Social Inclusion Forum |
An annual day-long forum focusing on poverty and social inclusion which includes a plenary session and a number of workshops. Proposed new date in November 2020 |
€1,125 deposit paid for venue. Deposit is refundable under Force Majeure condition which includes a provision re the COVID-19 pandemic |
2021 Budget Allocation yet to be determined but provision likely to be made |
