Darren O'Rourke
Ceist:431. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of WTE accountants working in her Department in 2021, 2022, 2023 and to-date in 2024, in tabular form. [6154/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 13 February 2024
Ceisteanna (431)
Freagraí scríofa
In my Department’s accounts branch, the following number of officials hold a professional accounting qualification.
|
2021 |
8 |
|
2022 |
8 |
|
2023 |
7 |
|
2024 to-date |
8 |
Furthermore, there are a number of additional officials with accountancy qualifications working across the Department in internal audit, policy and operational areas , including those with budgetary responsibilities.
My Department also supports officials undertaking 3rd level education to achieve accounting qualifications by way of refund of fees. Through refund of fees my Department is currently supporting 3 officials through their qualifications’ and one has recently graduated. Funding is also budgeted to ensure professional accounting memberships are maintained.
I trust this information is of assistance to the Deputy.