Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 January 2023
166. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the capital, current and total Budget 2023 allocation for the DETE People Strategy 2021-2024; the capital, current and total Budget 2023 allocation for the DETE People Strategy 2021-2024; the percentage difference compared to the Budget 2023 allocation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4487/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department’s Human Resources and Learning and Career Development teams are responsible for delivery of the DETE People Strategy 2021-2024.
Delivery of actions under the DETE People Strategy in 2023 are funded by current expenditure which comes under the Administration section of the Department's Budget. Expenditure is incurred in respect of the staffing resources of the Human Resources and Learning and Career Development Unit, and learning and career development activities funded in the Department.
The Department’s Learning and Career Development budget for 2023 is €450,000. This fund supports strategic development programmes including the Advance Payment of Fees Scheme for third level study, the Department’s Induction programme, Coaching and Mentoring, Information Sessions, webinars, in-class and online staff training, and more.
Staff resources in the Human Resources and Learning and Career Development units are responsible for a wide range of responsibilities, including implementation of the DETE People Strategy 2021-2024, and are funded as part of the Departments overall pay budget. The resources currently serving in the Unit are as follows:
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Principal Officer |
1 |
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Assistant Principal |
4 |
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Higher Executive Officer |
5 |
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Administrative Officer |
4 |
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Executive Officer |
9 |
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Clerical Officer |
2 |
Staff resources within the Unit and across the whole Department are regularly reviewed as part of strategic workforce planning. Staff of the Department are paid in accordance with the relevant public service pay agreements, currently 'Building Momentum’, and Department of Public Expenditure and Reform approved pay scales.
There is no capital allocation under Budget 2023 for delivery of the DETE People Strategy.
