Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 March 2022
393. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Defence the external consultancy organisation or provider which delivered diversity and inclusion training within his Department in each of the years 2018 to 2021 and to date in 2022; the costs associated with such services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16370/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department utilises a range of learning and development resources delivered by Department staff and through the Civil Service training body, One Learning. This is occasionally supplemented by external providers.
The table below outlines external costs incurred for diversity and inclusion training:
|
Year |
Training |
Provider |
Cost |
|
2019 |
Unconscious Bias |
Shannon Consulting |
€1,700 |
|
2020/2021 |
Unconscious Bias in the Workplace – eLearning |
Optima Training & Consulting Ltd |
€340 |
|
2021 |
Disability Awareness Training |
Ability Focus |
€102.85 |
|
To date in 2022 |
Nil |
