The Expert Group on Future Skills Needs is an independent body that advises the Government on the current and future skills needs of the Irish economy. It is served by a Secretariat that is based in my Department.
The Expert Group on Future Skills Needs is funded through the National Training Fund. The information below details:
Funding allocated to the EGFSN from 2016 to 2018;
Current and capital funding allocated for 2019;
Annual costs incurred from 2016 to 2018;
The number of civil servants (part and full-time) attached to the Group and their costs
1. Budget Allocations 2016-2018
Allocation 2016 (€)
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Allocation 2017 (€)
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Allocation 2018 (€)
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€490,000
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€380,000
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€460,000
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2. 2019 Allocation
Allocation 2019 (€)
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Pay (€)
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Non Pay (€)
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€507,000
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€317,000
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€190,000
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3. Actual Expenditure 2016-2018
Expenditure 2016 (€)
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Expenditure 2017 (€)
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Expenditure 2018 (€)
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€278,044
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€342,502
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€460,000
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4. Civil Servant Numbers
In 2019, there is 1 Principal Officer, 3 Assistant Principal Officers, 1 Administrative Officer and 1 Executive Officer involved in EGFSN activity.