Departmental Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 July 2022

Tuesday, 5 July 2022

Ceisteanna (387)

Rose Conway-Walsh

Ceist:

387. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of PhD positions funded by her Department or bodies under the aegis of her Department; the average stipend or salary paid to full-time PhD candidates through these funding streams; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35438/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Social Protection

My Department continues to provide learning and development opportunities to all staff.  As part of our refund of fees scheme, the Department is supporting 4 PhD students in their studies at present which are being undertaken on a part-time basis and the staff continue to work in the Department over the course of their studies.